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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic G100

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Raise to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Released March 2006
  • Also referred to as EVOLT E-330
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-300
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-450
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Launched June 2020
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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic G100 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-330 and Panasonic G100, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and G100 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-330 was manufactured 15 years earlier than the G100 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-330 grades against the G100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Panasonic G100

 E-330 G100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Olympus E-330

 G100 E-330 
LaunchedJune 2020March 2006More modern by 173 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1840k215kCrisper screen (+1625k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Panasonic G100

 E-330 G100 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-330 has outer 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 Panasonic G100 has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-330 and Panasonic G100 in the all new Camera and 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 choose during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-330 compared to the G100.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic G100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-330 and G100 is 65 and 81 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-330 and G100.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic G100 to give greater detail due to its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged E-330 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-330
Portrait photography with Panasonic G100
54
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (7MP)
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-330 Street photography information
Panasonic G100 Street photography information
60
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (616 grams)
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (400)
78
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 Sports photography information
Panasonic G100 Sports photography information
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (7MP)
56
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500 seconds)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (270 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-330
Travel photography with Panasonic G100
50
lighter than competitors (616g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (7MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
78
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery power (270 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-330
Landscape photography with Panasonic G100
45
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (7 megapixels)
low max ISO (400)
missing Timelapse mode
71
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (270 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G100 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 1920 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Panasonic G100
 Olympus E-330Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-330 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Also called as EVOLT E-330 -
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2006-03-18 2020-06-24
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3136 x 2352 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 3 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 215 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/500s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution None 3840x1920
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (1.36 lb) 352 grams (0.78 lb)
Physical dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 270 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $1,100 $698