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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
Portability
68
Imaging
59
Features
93
Overall
72

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-M1 II Key Specs

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
  • Revealed March 2006
  • Additionally referred to as EVOLT E-330
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-300
  • Updated by Olympus E-450
Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M1
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M1 III
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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-M1 II Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-M1 II, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and E-M1 II (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-330 was manufactured 11 years before the E-M1 II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-330 scores versus the E-M1 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Olympus E-M1 II

 E-330 E-M1 II 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Olympus E-330

 E-M1 II E-330 
LaunchedSeptember 2016March 2006Fresher by 127 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k215kCrisper screen (+822k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Olympus E-M1 II

 E-330 E-M1 II 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-M1 II Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-330 offers outer dimensions of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1 II has specifications of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") and a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-M1 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the E-330 against the E-M1 II.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-M1 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-330 and E-M1 II is 65 and 68 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-M1 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-M1 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-330 and E-M1 II.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus E-M1 II to resolve extra detail due to its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older E-330 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-M1 II sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-M1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-M1 II as a Portrait photography camera
54
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low resolution (7 megapixels)
75
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-330 Street photography advice
Olympus E-M1 II Street photography advice
60
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (616g)
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (400)
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
weather sealing
lighter than average (574g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 Sports photography advice
Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography advice
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution (7 megapixels)
74
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high fps (60.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
low battery life (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-330
Travel photography with Olympus E-M1 II
50
lighter than competition in class (616g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low resolution (7MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
72
lighter than average (574 grams)
weather sealing
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery life (350 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-M1 II as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no image stabilization
low resolution (7MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
no Time Lapse function
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
low battery life (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-330
Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 II
9
lack of video recording
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone socket
lighter than average (574 grams)
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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-M1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Olympus E-M1 II
 Olympus E-330Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-330 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Also called as EVOLT E-330 -
Class Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2006-03-18 2016-09-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Peak resolution 3136 x 2352 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 3 121
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 215 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 9.10 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 4096x2160
Video file format - MOV, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 616 gr (1.36 pounds) 574 gr (1.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1312
Other
Battery life - 350 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - BLH-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Card slots Single 2
Price at release $1,100 $1,700