Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FP1

In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus E-330 versus Panasonic FP1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and FP1 (12MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and FP1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The E-330 was unveiled 4 years before the FP1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-330 scores versus the FP1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-330 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-330 Gallery & Panasonic FP1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-330 enjoys external dimensions of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-330 against the FP1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-330 and FP1 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-330 and FP1.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-330 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FP1 will give greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older E-330 is going to be behind in sensor technology.