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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
38 Overall
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Olympus VR-330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87 Imaging
46 Features
70 Overall
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus VR-320
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the VR-330 (14MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The VR-330 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the ZS70 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the VR-330 matches up versus the ZS70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary 

        

          

            
Reasons to pick Olympus VR-330 over the Panasonic ZS70

          

          

            
 VR-330 ZS70 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Olympus VR-330

          

          

            
 ZS70 VR-330 
ReleasedApril 2017February 2011Fresher by 75 months
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic ZS70

          

          

            
 VR-330 ZS70 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you are going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus VR-330 offers physical 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) and the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the VR-330 against the ZS70.
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VR-330 and ZS70 is 94 and 87 respectively.
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the VR-330 and ZS70.
As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS70 to result in greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older VR-330 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

            Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus VR-330 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
33
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 provides face detection focus
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
54
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 features face detection autofocus
 saves RAW files
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography factors
62
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (158g)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
76
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 offers focus by touch
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus VR-330 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
47
 amazing zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
60
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 good battery (380 shots)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus VR-330 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography highlights
70
 lighter than competitors in class (158g)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 long reach (300mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
79
 good battery (380 shots)
 offers focus by touch
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long zoom (720mm)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus VR-330
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS70
42
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse function
62
 has manual focus
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 saves RAW files
 good battery (380 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus VR-330
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS70
32
 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focus
 lighter than competitors in class (158g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone socket
74
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 no external microphone jack
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Olympus VR-330 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VR-330 and Panasonic ZS70
 Olympus VR-330Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VR-330 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-02-08 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.70 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 pounds) 322 gr (0.71 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 380 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $220 $450