Olympus E-330 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

On this page, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-330 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Olympus. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizes.

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The E-330 was unveiled 7 years prior to the XZ-2 iHS which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-330 scores versus the XZ-2 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-330 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-330 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-330 enjoys outside measurements of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-330 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the E-330 vs the XZ-2 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-330 and XZ-2 iHS is 65 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-330 and XZ-2 iHS.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-330 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS will offer extra detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged E-330 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.