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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Expand to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Revealed March 2006
  • Also Known as EVOLT E-330
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-300
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-450
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released February 2012
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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus E-330 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The E-330 was announced 6 years earlier than the TG-820 iHS which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the E-330 scores versus the TG-820 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 E-330 TG-820 iHS 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus E-330

 TG-820 iHS E-330 
ReleasedFebruary 2012March 2006More modern by 71 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1030k215kClearer display (+815k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 E-330 TG-820 iHS 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-330 has got exterior 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) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-330 versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-330 compared to the TG-820 iHS.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-330 and TG-820 iHS is 65 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-330 and TG-820 iHS.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-330 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus TG-820 iHS will offer you greater detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged E-330 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-330
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
54
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (7 megapixels)
27
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Street photography camera
60
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (616g)
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (400)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography factors
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (7 megapixels)
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-330
Travel photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
50
lighter than competitors (616 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (7MP)
display is not selfie friendly
59
environment sealing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low battery life (220 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography advice
45
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (7 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (400)
missing Timelapse mode
38
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (220 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-330 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Olympus E-330Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-330 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Otherwise known as EVOLT E-330 -
Category Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Revealed 2006-03-18 2012-02-08
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest Possible resolution 3136 x 2352 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 215k dot 1,030k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 pounds) 206g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" 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
Battery life - 220 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,100 $500