Canon 5D MIII vs Olympus E-330

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon 5D MIII versus Olympus E-330, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and E-330 (7MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and E-330 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 5D MIII was brought out 6 years later than the E-330 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 5D MIII grades versus the E-330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 5D Mark III and Olympus E-330. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 5D MIII Gallery and Olympus E-330 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 5D MIII has external dimensions of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) while the Olympus E-330 has specifications of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 5D MIII versus Olympus E-330 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the 5D MIII compared to the E-330.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIII and E-330 is 55 and 65 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MIII and E-330.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 5D MIII because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon 5D MIII will provide you with greater detail having its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern 5D MIII is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.