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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic S1H 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
  • Released March 2006
  • Also Known as EVOLT E-330
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-300
  • Renewed by Olympus E-450
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Revealed August 2019
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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic S1H, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and S1H (24MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and S1H (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-330 was brought out 14 years prior to the S1H which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-330 grades versus the S1H with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Panasonic S1H

 E-330 S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Olympus E-330

 S1H E-330 
RevealedAugust 2019March 2006More modern by 163 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution2330k215kSharper display (+2115k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Panasonic S1H

 E-330 S1H 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-330 comes with physical measurements of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Panasonic S1H has proportions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-330 against the S1H.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-330 and S1H is 65 and 52 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-330 and S1H.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-330 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic S1H will result in more detail having its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-330 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography advice
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
MP count low (7 megapixels)
85
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-330 Street photography highlights
Panasonic S1H Street photography highlights
60
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (616 grams)
lack of image stabilization
max ISO too low (400)
69
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (7MP)
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low battery life (400 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-330 Travel photography features
Panasonic S1H Travel photography features
50
lighter than competition in class (616g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (7MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
64
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery life (400 shots)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,052g)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 Landscape photography details
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography details
45
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (7MP)
max ISO too low (400)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery life (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-330 Vlogging information
Panasonic S1H Vlogging information
9
no video recording
70
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (5952 x 3988 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Panasonic S1H
 Olympus E-330Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-330 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Also referred to as EVOLT E-330 -
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Released 2006-03-18 2019-08-28
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3136 x 2352 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 400 51200
Max enhanced ISO 1600 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 3 225
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Amount of lenses 45 30
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5" 3.2"
Resolution of display 215 thousand dot 2,330 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 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./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 5952x3988
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 616 grams (1.36 pounds) 1052 grams (2.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
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 - 400 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Dual
Price at release $1,100 $3,998