Konica Minolta 5D vs Olympus E-330
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Olympus E-330 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 670g - 131 x 93 x 67mm
- Launched July 2005
- Alternate Name is Dynax 5D
- Successor is Sony A100
(Full Review)
- 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 400 (Increase to 1600)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
- Introduced March 2006
- Alternative Name is EVOLT E-330
- Older Model is Olympus E-300
- Refreshed by Olympus E-450

Konica Minolta 5D vs Olympus E-330 Overview
Here is a thorough assessment of the Konica Minolta 5D and Olympus E-330, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Konica and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and the E-330 (7MP) is relatively well matched but the Minolta 5D (APS-C) and E-330 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

The Minolta 5D was manufactured 8 months prior to the E-330 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Minolta 5D matches up vs the E-330 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Olympus E-330 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D and Olympus E-330. The entire galleries are available at Konica Minolta 5D Gallery and Olympus E-330 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 5D over the Olympus E-330
Minolta 5D | E-330 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Konica Minolta 5D
E-330 | Minolta 5D | |||
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Introduced | March 2006 | ![]() | July 2005 | Fresher by 8 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 215k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+100k dot) |
Common features in the Konica Minolta 5D and Olympus E-330
Minolta 5D | E-330 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen size | 2.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Konica Minolta 5D vs Olympus E-330 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Konica Minolta 5D offers outer dimensions of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Olympus E-330 has sizing of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).
Look at the Konica Minolta 5D and Olympus E-330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Minolta 5D and the E-330.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Minolta 5D and E-330 is 64 and 65 respectively.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Olympus E-330 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Minolta 5D and E-330.
As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Minolta 5D because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-330 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Minolta 5D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

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Konica Minolta 5D vs Olympus E-330 Specifications
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D | Olympus E-330 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Konica | Olympus |
Model | Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D | Olympus E-330 |
Also called as | Dynax 5D | EVOLT E-330 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2005-07-15 | 2006-03-18 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 7 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 3136 x 2352 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 400 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 143 | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.5" | 2.5" |
Display resolution | 115 thousand dot | 215 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670 gr (1.48 pounds) | 616 gr (1.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 93 x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 58 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 605 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-400 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $1,100 | $1,100 |