Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-420

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-420, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both produced by Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and E-420 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-330 was revealed 3 years prior to the E-420 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-330 scores against the E-420 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-330 and Olympus E-420. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-330 Gallery and Olympus E-420 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-330 features outer measurements of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Olympus E-420 has specifications of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-420 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-330 and the E-420.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-330 and E-420 is 65 and 77 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-330 and E-420.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus E-420 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged E-330 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.