Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ2500

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ2500, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and FZ2500 (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The E-330 was unveiled 11 years before the FZ2500 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-330 matches up versus the FZ2500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-330 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-330 Gallery & Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-330 enjoys external 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) while the Panasonic FZ2500 has specifications of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") along with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ2500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-330 versus the FZ2500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-330 and FZ2500 is 65 and 53 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-330 and FZ2500.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-330 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic FZ2500 will produce greater detail having an extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged E-330 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.