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Nikon D70 vs Olympus E-330

Portability
61
Imaging
43
Features
39
Overall
41
Nikon D70 front
 
Olympus E-330 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon D70 vs Olympus E-330 Key Specs

Nikon D70
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Launched April 2004
  • Replacement is Nikon D80
Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Raise to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Launched March 2006
  • Alternate Name is EVOLT E-330
  • Superseded the Olympus E-300
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-450
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Nikon D70 vs Olympus E-330 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Nikon D70 vs Olympus E-330, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the D70 (6MP) and the E-330 (7MP) is relatively well matched but the D70 (APS-C) and E-330 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor sizing.

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The D70 was revealed 23 months before the E-330 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the D70 grades versus the E-330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D70 over the Olympus E-330

 D70 E-330 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Nikon D70

 E-330 D70 
LaunchedMarch 2006April 2004More modern by 23 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing2.5"1.8"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution215k130kClearer screen (+85k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D70 and Olympus E-330

 D70 E-330 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon D70 vs Olympus E-330 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D70 has external dimensions of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-330 has proportions 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the D70 compared to the E-330.

Nikon D70 vs Olympus E-330 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D70 and E-330 is 61 and 65 respectively.

Nikon D70 vs Olympus E-330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D70 vs Olympus E-330 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D70 and E-330.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D70 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-330 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged D70 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D70 vs Olympus E-330 sensor size comparison

Nikon D70 vs Olympus E-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D70 vs Olympus E-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D70 Portrait photography factors
Olympus E-330 Portrait photography factors
52
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (7MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D70
Street photography with Olympus E-330
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
60
screen tilts
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (616g)
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D70 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-330 Sports photography factors
42
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (7MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D70
Travel photography with Olympus E-330
43
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
50
lighter than others in class (616 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (7MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D70 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-330 Landscape photography advice
45
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (6MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
45
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (7MP)
low maximum ISO (400)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D70 Vlogging features
Olympus E-330 Vlogging features
9
no video
9
no video shooting
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Nikon D70 vs Olympus E-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D70 and Olympus E-330
 Nikon D70Olympus E-330
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon D70 Olympus E-330
Alternative name - EVOLT E-330
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2004-04-05 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 23.7 x 15.5mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 7MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Peak resolution 3008 x 2000 3136 x 2352
Highest native ISO 1600 400
Highest enhanced ISO - 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 309 45
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 1.8 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 130k dot 215k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 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 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 679 gr (1.50 pounds) 616 gr (1.36 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 529 not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL3 -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 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
Cost at release $296 $1,100