Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic TS2 and Olympus VR-330 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic TS2 has external dimensions of 99 x 63 x 24 mm (3.9 x 2.48 x 0.94″) and weighs 188 g (0.41 lb / 6.63 oz) (including batteries). Olympus VR-330 has external dimensions of 101 x 58 x 29 mm (3.98 x 2.28 x 1.14″) and weighs 158 g (0.35 lb / 5.57 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic TS2 and the Olympus VR-330. Panasonic TS2 is 2mm narrower and 5mm thinner than Olympus VR-330 but it is also 5mm taller.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic TS2 and Olympus VR-330.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic TS2 and Olympus VR-330.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus VR-330 is significantly lighter (30g ) than the Panasonic TS2 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TS2, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the VR-330.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus VR-330's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Panasonic TS2's 2.7" screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.