Olympus E-330 vs Olympus 7000
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![Olympus E-330 front Olympus E-330 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Olympus-E-330.jpg)
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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus 7000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 400 (Boost to 1600)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
- Revealed March 2006
- Also Known as EVOLT E-330
- Older Model is Olympus E-300
- Later Model is Olympus E-450
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Alternative Name is mju 7000
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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus 7000 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus E-330 and Olympus 7000, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and 7000 (12MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and 7000 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.
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The E-330 was revealed 3 years prior to the 7000 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-330 grades against the 7000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus 7000 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-330 & Olympus Stylus 7000. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-330 Gallery & Olympus 7000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Olympus 7000
E-330 | 7000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus E-330
7000 | E-330 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2009 | ![]() | March 2006 | Newer by 34 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 215k | Crisper display (+15k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Olympus 7000
E-330 | 7000 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Olympus E-330 vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-330 enjoys outside 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 7000 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).
See the Olympus E-330 and Olympus 7000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-330 and the 7000.
![Olympus E-330 vs Olympus 7000 size comparison Olympus E-330 vs Olympus 7000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-330-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7000-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-330 and 7000 is 65 and 94 respectively.
![Olympus E-330 vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-330 vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-330-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-330 vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-330 and 7000.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-330 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus 7000 will provide greater detail because of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged E-330 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
![Olympus E-330 vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison Olympus E-330 vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-E-330-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-330 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-330 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-330 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-330-vs-Olympus-Stylus-7000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus 7000 Specifications
Olympus E-330 | Olympus Stylus 7000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus E-330 | Olympus Stylus 7000 |
Also Known as | EVOLT E-330 | mju 7000 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2006-03-18 | 2009-01-07 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 7 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3136 x 2352 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 400 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 1600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 3 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 37-260mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 2cm |
Number of lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 215 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.47x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 640x480 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 616g (1.36 lbs) | 172g (0.38 lbs) |
Dimensions | 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $1,100 | $280 |