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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
47

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Increase to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Introduced March 2006
  • Additionally Known as EVOLT E-330
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-300
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-450
Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Later Model is Panasonic FZ300
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ200, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and FZ200 (12MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and FZ200 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-330 was released 7 years earlier than the FZ200 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-330 scores vs the FZ200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Panasonic FZ200

 E-330 FZ200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Olympus E-330

 FZ200 E-330 
AnnouncedJuly 2012March 2006More modern by 77 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k215kCrisper screen (+245k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Panasonic FZ200

 E-330 FZ200 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-330 has physical measurements 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 FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the E-330 vs the FZ200.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-330 and FZ200 is 65 and 65 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-330 and FZ200.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-330 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FZ200 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged E-330 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (7MP)
48
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-330
Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
60
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (616g)
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (400)
57
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (588g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-330
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ200
40
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
46
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
great battery (540 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-330 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography info
50
lighter than competition in class (616 grams)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
55
great battery (540 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography factors
45
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
low maximum ISO (400)
missing Timelapse mode
48
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (540 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-330 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging highlights
9
no video recording
63
pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (588 grams)
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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Panasonic FZ200
 Olympus E-330Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-330 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Also Known as EVOLT E-330 -
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2006-03-18 2012-07-18
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3136 x 2352 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 400 3200
Max boosted ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 3 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 215 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 616 grams (1.36 lb) 588 grams (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 114
Other
Battery life - 540 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $1,100 $499