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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-P3

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Olympus PEN E-P3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-P3 Key Specs

Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Expand to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Introduced March 2006
  • Also Known as EVOLT E-330
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-300
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-450
Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus E-P2
  • Renewed by Olympus E-P5
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-P3 Overview

The following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus E-330 versus Olympus E-P3, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both created by Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and E-P3 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-330 was released 6 years before the E-P3 which is quite a large 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-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-330 scores vs the E-P3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Olympus E-P3

 E-330 E-P3 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Olympus E-330

 E-P3 E-330 
RevealedAugust 2011March 2006Newer by 65 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k215kClearer screen (+399k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Olympus E-P3

 E-330 E-P3 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-P3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-330 has 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) whilst the Olympus E-P3 has proportions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-330 versus Olympus E-P3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the E-330 versus the E-P3.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-P3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-330 and E-P3 is 65 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-P3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-P3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-330 and E-P3.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus E-P3 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged E-330 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-P3 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-P3 as a Portrait photography camera
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-P3 as a Street photography camera
60
tilting screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (616 grams)
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (400)
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-P3 as a Sports photography camera
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (7MP)
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-330 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-P3 Travel photography advice
50
lighter than competition in class (616 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (7MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
offers touch to focus
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-P3 Landscape photography features
45
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (7MP)
max ISO too low (400)
missing Timelapse function
65
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-330 Vlogging info
Olympus E-P3 Vlogging info
9
no video
35
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Olympus E-P3
 Olympus E-330Olympus PEN E-P3
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-330 Olympus PEN E-P3
Otherwise known as EVOLT E-330 -
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2006-03-18 2011-08-17
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Full resolution 3136 x 2352 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 400 12800
Max boosted ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 3 35
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 215k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 10.00 m (@ ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 616 grams (1.36 pounds) 369 grams (0.81 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 51
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 536
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-5
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 SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $1,100 $0