Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FH10

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-330 versus Panasonic FH10, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and FH10 (16MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and FH10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The E-330 was revealed 7 years before the FH10 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-330 matches up vs the FH10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-330 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-330 Gallery & Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-330 provides physical 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) whilst the Panasonic FH10 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-330 versus Panasonic FH10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-330 vs the FH10.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-330 and FH10 is 65 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-330 and FH10.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-330 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FH10 will produce extra detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged E-330 will be behind in sensor technology.