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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Push to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Launched March 2006
  • Alternate Name is EVOLT E-330
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-300
  • Later Model is Olympus E-450
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Launched February 2019
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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic S1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and S1 (24MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and S1 (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The E-330 was released 14 years earlier than the S1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-330 matches up against the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Panasonic S1

 E-330 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus E-330

 S1 E-330 
LaunchedFebruary 2019March 2006More modern by 156 months
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution2100k215kClearer screen (+1885k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Panasonic S1

 E-330 S1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-330 has got external measurements of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the E-330 against the S1.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-330 and S1 is 65 and 54 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-330 and S1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-330 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic S1 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged E-330 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography info
54
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
MP count low (7 megapixels)
85
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
60
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (616g)
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (400)
70
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather proof
good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-330
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (7MP)
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
low battery power (380 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-330 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Travel photography highlights
50
lighter than others in class (616 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (7MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
59
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
low battery power (380 shots)
heavier than competition (1,021 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 Landscape photography features
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography features
45
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (7 megapixels)
low max ISO (400)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
low battery power (380 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-330
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
9
no video
32
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (1,021 grams)
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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Panasonic S1
 Olympus E-330Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-330 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Also referred to as EVOLT E-330 -
Type Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2006-03-18 2019-02-01
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3136 x 2352 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 400 51200
Highest boosted ISO 1600 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 3 225
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Available lenses 45 30
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 215k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 616 grams (1.36 lbs) 1021 grams (2.25 lbs)
Dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.5
DXO Low light score not tested 3333
Other
Battery life - 380 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card -
Storage slots One 2
Pricing at launch $1,100 $2,498