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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
32
Overall
32

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Revealed March 2006
  • Alternative Name is EVOLT E-330
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-300
  • Later Model is Olympus E-450
Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SP-565UZ, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and SP-565UZ (10MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and SP-565UZ (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-330 was announced 3 years prior to the SP-565UZ which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus SP-565UZ being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-330 scores against the SP-565UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 E-330 SP-565UZ 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Olympus E-330

 SP-565UZ E-330 
ReleasedJanuary 2009March 2006Newer by 34 months
Screen resolution230k215kClearer screen (+15k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 E-330 SP-565UZ 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing2.5"2.5"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-330 comes with physical dimensions 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 SP-565UZ has specifications of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SP-565UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-330 and the SP-565UZ.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-330 and SP-565UZ is 65 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-330 and SP-565UZ.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-330 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus SP-565UZ will deliver greater detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged E-330 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-565UZ as a Portrait photography camera
54
focusing manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low MP (7MP)
39
focusing manually
exports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-330 Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography highlights
60
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (616g)
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (400)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography advice
40
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (7MP)
33
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-330 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography factors
50
lighter than competition in class (616g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (7 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
52
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (520mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography information
45
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (7MP)
low maximum ISO (400)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
40
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-330
Vlogging with Olympus SP-565UZ
9
no video
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Olympus E-330Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-330 Olympus SP-565UZ
Alternative name EVOLT E-330 -
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2006-03-18 2009-01-15
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 7MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3136 x 2352 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 400 6400
Max boosted ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 3 143
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-520mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 215k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Max video resolution None 640x480
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 616g (1.36 lb) 413g (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 30
DXO Color Depth score not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 68
Other
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,100 $400