Olympus E-330 vs Olympus 7040

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus E-330 vs Olympus 7040, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and 7040 (14MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and 7040 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The E-330 was introduced 4 years earlier than the 7040 and that is a fairly sizable gap 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 7040 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-330 matches up versus the 7040 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-330 and Olympus Stylus 7040. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-330 Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-330 provides physical dimensions of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7040 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-330 vs Olympus 7040 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the E-330 versus the 7040.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-330 and 7040 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-330 and 7040.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-330 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus 7040 will provide greater detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older E-330 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.