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Canon 5D vs Olympus E-330

Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
41
Overall
49
Canon EOS 5D front
 
Olympus E-330 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon 5D vs Olympus E-330 Key Specs

Canon 5D
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 895g - 152 x 113 x 75mm
  • Released November 2005
  • Newer Model is Canon 5D MII
Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Expand to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Announced March 2006
  • Alternative Name is EVOLT E-330
  • Older Model is Olympus E-300
  • Replacement is Olympus E-450
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Canon 5D vs Olympus E-330 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Canon 5D vs Olympus E-330, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and E-330 (7MP) and the 5D (Full frame) and E-330 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The 5D was unveiled 4 months before the E-330 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 5D matches up against the E-330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Olympus E-330

 5D E-330 
Display resolution230k215kCrisper display (+15k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Canon 5D

 E-330 5D 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon 5D and Olympus E-330

 5D E-330 
AnnouncedNovember 2005March 2006Same age
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Canon 5D vs Olympus E-330 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 5D offers physical dimensions of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-330 has sizing of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 5D versus the E-330.

Canon 5D vs Olympus E-330 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D and E-330 is 55 and 65 respectively.

Canon 5D vs Olympus E-330 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D vs Olympus E-330 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D and E-330.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 5D having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 5D will show greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively.

Canon 5D vs Olympus E-330 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D vs Olympus E-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D vs Olympus E-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-330 as a Portrait photography camera
65
has manual focus
decent MP (13 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
54
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D Street photography info
Olympus E-330 Street photography info
56
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
60
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (616 grams)
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D Sports photography info
Olympus E-330 Sports photography info
55
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
decent MP (13MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (800 shots)
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-330 as a Travel photography camera
49
environment proof
decent MP (13MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (800 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
50
lighter than competition in class (616 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (7MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 5D
Landscape photography with Olympus E-330
54
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent MP (13MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
not so great battery (800 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7MP)
max ISO too low (400)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5D
Vlogging with Olympus E-330
9
can't shoot video
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 5D vs Olympus E-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D and Olympus E-330
 Canon EOS 5DOlympus E-330
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS 5D Olympus E-330
Also called - EVOLT E-330
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2005-11-12 2006-03-18
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixel 7 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Peak resolution 4368 x 2912 3136 x 2352
Highest native ISO 3200 400
Highest enhanced ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 250 45
Focal length multiplier 1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 215k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT liquid-crystal color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes External Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 895 grams (1.97 pounds) 616 grams (1.36 pounds)
Dimensions 152 x 113 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1368 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP-511A -
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $2,780 $1,100