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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus 1

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Olympus Stylus 1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus 1 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
  • Revealed March 2006
  • Alternate Name is EVOLT E-330
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-300
  • Later Model is Olympus E-450
Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • New Model is Olympus 1s
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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus 1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-330 vs Olympus 1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and 1 (12MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and 1 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizing.

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The E-330 was unveiled 8 years before the 1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-330 grades vs the 1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Olympus 1

 E-330 1 

Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Olympus E-330

 1 E-330 
LaunchedNovember 2013March 2006More recent by 93 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k215kCrisper screen (+825k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Olympus 1

 E-330 1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-330 has physical dimensions of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus 1 has sizing of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-330 vs Olympus 1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-330 compared to the 1.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus 1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-330 and 1 is 65 and 79 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-330 and 1.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-330 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus 1 will produce greater detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older E-330 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus 1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 1 Portrait photography highlights
54
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low MP (7MP)
49
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-330 Street photography info
Olympus 1 Street photography info
60
screen tilts
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (616 grams)
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (400)
71
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 Sports photography highlights
Olympus 1 Sports photography highlights
40
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (7MP)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (410 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-330 Travel photography advice
Olympus 1 Travel photography advice
50
lighter than competition (616g)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (7MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
good battery pack (410 shots)
has touch focus
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 1 as a Landscape photography camera
45
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (7MP)
low max ISO (400)
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (410 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-330 Vlogging details
Olympus 1 Vlogging details
9
no video shooting
32
rather wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus 1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Olympus 1
 Olympus E-330Olympus Stylus 1
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-330 Olympus Stylus 1
Alternate name EVOLT E-330 -
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2006-03-18 2013-11-25
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3136 x 2352 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 3 25
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 4.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 215 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 616 gr (1.36 pounds) 402 gr (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 51
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 179
Other
Battery life - 410 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $1,100 $700