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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-330

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Olympus E-330 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-330 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z7
Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Expand to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Introduced March 2006
  • Alternate Name is EVOLT E-330
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-300
  • Later Model is Olympus E-450
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-330 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus E-330, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and E-330 (7MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and E-330 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 II was released 14 years later than the E-330 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Z7 II scores versus the E-330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Olympus E-330

 Z7 II E-330 
IntroducedOctober 2020March 2006More recent by 178 months
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2100k215kCrisper screen (+1885k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Nikon Z7 II

 E-330 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus E-330

 Z7 II E-330 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-330 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II features external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-330 has specifications of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z7 II and Olympus E-330 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z7 II vs the E-330.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-330 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and E-330 is 61 and 65 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-330 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-330 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and E-330.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 39MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger Z7 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-330 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-330 Portrait photography advice
88
manual focus
great MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
54
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
MP count low (7MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography factors
Olympus E-330 Street photography factors
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
60
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (616 grams)
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (400)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-330 as a Sports photography camera
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
40
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (7MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-330 as a Travel photography camera
72
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
great MP (46MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
50
lighter than others in class (616g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (7 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography details
Olympus E-330 Landscape photography details
88
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
45
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (7 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (400)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-330 as a Vlogging camera
36
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
9
no video
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Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus E-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Olympus E-330
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIOlympus E-330
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Olympus E-330
Also referred to as - EVOLT E-330
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2020-10-14 2006-03-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 7 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 3136 x 2352
Highest native ISO 25600 400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 493 3
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 15 45
Crop factor 1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2" 2.5"
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 215k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705g (1.55 lb) 616g (1.36 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Card slots 2 1
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