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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus VR-330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZS45 Key Specs

Olympus VR-330
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Old Model is Olympus VR-320
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS40
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS50
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the VR-330 (14MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was released 4 years prior to the ZS45 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the VR-330 grades against the ZS45 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Panasonic ZS45

		

		

			
 VR-330 ZS45 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Olympus VR-330

		

		

			
 ZS45 VR-330 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2011More modern by 47 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic ZS45

		

		

			
 VR-330 ZS45 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VR-330 enjoys 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 ZS45 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic ZS45 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the VR-330 versus the ZS45.
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the VR-330 and ZS45 is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and ZS45.
All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS45 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged VR-330 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus VR-330 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS45 as a Portrait photography camera
33
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 provides face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
37
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 provides face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus VR-330
Street photography with Panasonic ZS45
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (158g)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
69
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (249g)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS45 Sports photography features
47
 long zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
55
 great zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Olympus VR-330 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS45 as a Travel photography camera
70
 lighter than competition in class (158g)
 decent megapixels (14MP)
 flash built-in
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
 better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
 lighter than competition in class (249 grams)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 great zoom (480mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS45
42
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 no manual exposure
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 lack of Timelapse function
47
 really wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS45 Vlogging factors
32
 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focus
 lighter than competition in class (158g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone support
34
 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (249 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic ZS45
 Olympus VR-330Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VR-330 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ57
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-02-08 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 21
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 158 gr (0.35 lb) 249 gr (0.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $220 $300