Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZS40

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was revealed 3 years earlier than the ZS40 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the VR-330 grades versus the ZS40 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VR-330 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The full galleries are available at Olympus VR-330 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 offers exterior dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the VR-330 versus the ZS40.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and ZS40 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the VR-330 and ZS40.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS40 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older VR-330 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.