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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus XZ-2 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
  • Other Name is EVOLT E-330
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-300
  • Successor is Olympus E-450
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Launched December 2012
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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 E-330 XZ-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Olympus E-330

 XZ-2 iHS E-330 
LaunchedDecember 2012March 2006More modern by 82 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k215kSharper screen (+705k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 E-330 XZ-2 iHS 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

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

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-330
Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
54
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
46
manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-330 Street photography information
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography information
60
tilting screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (616g)
no image stabilization
low max ISO (400)
66
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others (346g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 Sports photography info
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography info
40
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
great battery (340 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-330 Travel photography details
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography details
50
lighter than competition in class (616 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
great battery (340 per charge)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (346g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 Landscape photography details
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Landscape photography details
45
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
low max ISO (400)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
55
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
great battery (340 shots)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-330 Vlogging highlights
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging highlights
9
lack of video recording
36
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than others (346 grams)
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Olympus E-330 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Olympus E-330Olympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-330 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Alternative name EVOLT E-330 -
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2006-03-18 2012-12-18
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 7MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest resolution 3136 x 2352 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 400 12800
Highest boosted ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 3 35
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 4.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 215 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 616 grams (1.36 pounds) 346 grams (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 216
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,100 $450