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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-M10 III

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
75
Overall
63

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-M10 III Key Specs

Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Boost to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Announced March 2006
  • Other Name is EVOLT E-330
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-300
  • Updated by Olympus E-450
Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Launched August 2017
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M10 II
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M10 IV
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-M10 III Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus E-330 and Olympus E-M10 III, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and E-M10 III (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-330 was released 12 years before the E-M10 III which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-M10 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-330 matches up against the E-M10 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Olympus E-M10 III

 E-330 E-M10 III 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Olympus E-330

 E-M10 III E-330 
LaunchedAugust 2017March 2006More modern by 139 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k215kCrisper display (+825k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Olympus E-M10 III

 E-330 E-M10 III 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-M10 III Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-330 has got exterior measurements of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 III has dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-330 and Olympus E-M10 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E-330 compared to the E-M10 III.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-M10 III size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-330 and E-M10 III is 65 and 80 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-M10 III top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-M10 III Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-330 and E-M10 III.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus E-M10 III to give more detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-330 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-M10 III sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-M10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-330
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 III
54
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
MP count low (7 megapixels)
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-330 Street photography details
Olympus E-M10 III Street photography details
60
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (616 grams)
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (400)
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (410g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 Sports photography details
Olympus E-M10 III Sports photography details
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (7 megapixels)
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M10 III as a Travel photography camera
50
lighter than average (616g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (7 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
67
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than competition in class (410 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-M10 III Landscape photography advice
45
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (7 megapixels)
max ISO too low (400)
missing Timelapse function
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-330
Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 III
9
no video
32
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (410 grams)
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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-M10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Olympus E-M10 III
 Olympus E-330Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-330 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Otherwise known as EVOLT E-330 -
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2006-03-18 2017-08-31
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 7MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Peak resolution 3136 x 2352 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 3 121
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 215k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 8.6 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.80 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 616 gr (1.36 lb) 410 gr (0.90 lb)
Dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $1,100 $650