Olympus E-300 vs Olympus E-330

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus E-300 versus Olympus E-330, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-300 (8MP) and the E-330 (7MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-300 was manufactured 14 months before the E-330 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-300 grades vs the E-330 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-300 and Olympus E-330. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-300 Gallery and Olympus E-330 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-300 has outside dimensions of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-330 has sizing of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-300 versus Olympus E-330 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-300 versus the E-330.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-300 and E-330 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-300 and E-330.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus E-300 to resolve more detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older E-300 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.