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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-330

Portability
56
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48
Olympus E-3 front
 
Olympus E-330 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-330 Key Specs

Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 890g - 142 x 116 x 75mm
  • Introduced February 2008
  • Superseded the Olympus E-1
  • New Model is Olympus E-5
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
  • Introduced March 2006
  • Additionally referred to as EVOLT E-330
  • Old Model is Olympus E-300
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-450
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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-330 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-3 over the Olympus E-330

 E-3 E-330 
IntroducedFebruary 2008March 2006More modern by 24 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution230k215kSharper screen (+15k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Olympus E-3

 E-330 E-3 

Common features in the Olympus E-3 and Olympus E-330

 E-3 E-330 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimension2.5"2.5"Identical screen dimensions
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-330 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-330 size comparison

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

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-330 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-330 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-330 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-330 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-3
Portrait photography with Olympus E-330
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
54
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
MP count low (7MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-3 Street photography advice
Olympus E-330 Street photography advice
69
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
60
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (616g)
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (400)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-3 Sports photography information
Olympus E-330 Sports photography information
57
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (7 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-3 Travel photography features
Olympus E-330 Travel photography features
55
weather proof
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
50
lighter than competitors (616 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (7 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-3 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-330 Landscape photography features
56
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
low MP (10MP)
no Time Lapse mode
45
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (7 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (400)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-3 Vlogging features
Olympus E-330 Vlogging features
18
can't shoot video
9
no video recording
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Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-3 and Olympus E-330
 Olympus E-3Olympus E-330
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-3 Olympus E-330
Also Known as - EVOLT E-330
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2008-02-20 2006-03-18
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 7 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3136 x 2352
Max native ISO 3200 400
Max boosted ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 3
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 45 45
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 215k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 890 gr (1.96 lbs) 616 gr (1.36 lbs)
Dimensions 142 x 116 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 571 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $670 $1,100