Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ300

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus E-330 and Panasonic FZ300, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and FZ300 (12MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and FZ300 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The E-330 was announced 10 years earlier than the FZ300 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-330 scores against the FZ300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-330 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-330 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-330 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 FZ300 has measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-330 and Panasonic FZ300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-330 vs the FZ300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-330 and FZ300 is 65 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-330 and FZ300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-330 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FZ300 will provide extra detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-330 will be behind in sensor innovation.