Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-330

Following is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-3 versus Olympus E-330, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are built by Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the E-3 (10MP) and E-330 (7MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-3 was announced 24 months after the E-330 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-3 grades vs the E-330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-3 and Olympus E-330. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-3 Gallery and Olympus E-330 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-3 offers exterior dimensions of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and 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).

Check the Olympus E-3 versus Olympus E-330 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E-3 against the E-330.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-3 and E-330 is 56 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-3 and E-330.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus E-3 to show greater detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger E-3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.