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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
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Olympus E-330 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Launched March 2006
  • Also referred to as EVOLT E-330
  • Superseded the Olympus E-300
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-450
Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus E-330 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The E-330 was manufactured 8 years prior to the TG-850 iHS and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-330 matches up vs the TG-850 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 E-330 TG-850 iHS 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Olympus E-330

 TG-850 iHS E-330 
LaunchedJanuary 2014March 2006Fresher by 95 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k215kClearer display (+245k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Olympus TG-850 iHS

 E-330 TG-850 iHS 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-330 provides physical dimensions 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 TG-850 iHS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-330 against the TG-850 iHS.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-330 and TG-850 iHS is 65 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-330 and TG-850 iHS.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-330 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus TG-850 iHS will give you greater detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older E-330 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography highlights
54
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-330 Street photography information
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography information
60
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (616g)
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (400)
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-330
Sports photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
51
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-330 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography information
50
lighter than average (616 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (7MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
72
better than average battery life (330 shots)
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (21mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography details
45
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7MP)
max ISO too low (400)
does not have Timelapse function
50
decently wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (330 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-330
Vlogging with Olympus TG-850 iHS
9
can't shoot video
33
decently wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
 Olympus E-330Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-330 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS
Also called EVOLT E-330 -
Class Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Launched 2006-03-18 2014-01-29
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 3136 x 2352 4616 x 3464
Highest native ISO 400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 3 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 21-105mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.7
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 215k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 1/2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Yes
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 616 gr (1.36 lb) 218 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval))
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $1,100 $250