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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ35

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ35 Key Specs

Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Introduced March 2006
  • Alternative Name is EVOLT E-330
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-300
  • Later Model is Olympus E-450
Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ38
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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ35 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Olympus E-330 versus Panasonic FZ35, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and FZ35 (12MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and FZ35 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The E-330 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the FZ35 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the E-330 scores against the FZ35 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Panasonic FZ35

 E-330 FZ35 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Olympus E-330

 FZ35 E-330 
AnnouncedJuly 2010March 2006Fresher by 52 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k215kCrisper display (+15k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Panasonic FZ35

 E-330 FZ35 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-330 has got exterior measurements of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has sizing of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-330 versus Panasonic FZ35 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the E-330 versus the FZ35.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ35 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-330 and FZ35 is 65 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ35 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ35 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-330 and FZ35.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-330 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FZ35 will render more detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older E-330 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ35 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Portrait photography features
54
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (7MP)
41
has manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-330 Street photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Street photography features
60
tilting screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than average (616g)
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (400)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 Sports photography details
Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography details
40
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7MP)
34
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-330 Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Travel photography features
50
lighter than average (616 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
52
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography features
45
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7MP)
low maximum ISO (400)
does not have Time Lapse function
41
has manual focus
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-330 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
26
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Panasonic FZ35
 Olympus E-330Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-330 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
Also Known as EVOLT E-330 Lumix DMC-FZ38
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2006-03-18 2010-07-06
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 7MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3136 x 2352 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-486mm (18.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 215k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 616 grams (1.36 pounds) 397 grams (0.88 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,100 $999