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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
39

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Expand to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Announced March 2006
  • Additionally Known as EVOLT E-330
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-300
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-450
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-330 and Panasonic FZ47, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and FZ47 (12MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and FZ47 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The E-330 was brought out 6 years before the FZ47 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the E-330 grades versus the FZ47 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Panasonic FZ47

 E-330 FZ47 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Olympus E-330

 FZ47 E-330 
ReleasedJuly 2011March 2006Newer by 65 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k215kCrisper display (+245k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Panasonic FZ47

 E-330 FZ47 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-330 enjoys outside measurements 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 FZ47 has measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-330 and Panasonic FZ47 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the E-330 against the FZ47.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-330 and FZ47 is 65 and 68 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-330 and FZ47.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-330 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FZ47 will offer greater detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged E-330 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography advice
54
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
38
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-330 Street photography details
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography details
60
tilting screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (616 grams)
does not have image stabilization
low maximum ISO (400)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (498 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Sports photography camera
40
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
43
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (400 CIPA)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-330
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ47
50
lighter than others in class (616g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (7 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
52
good battery (400 CIPA)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (498g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-330
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ47
45
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7MP)
low maximum ISO (400)
no Time Lapse function
43
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (400 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-330 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging features
9
lack of video recording
27
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (498 grams)
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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Panasonic FZ47
 Olympus E-330Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-330 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Alternate name EVOLT E-330 Lumix DMC-FZ48
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2006-03-18 2011-07-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
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 7 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3136 x 2352 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 400 1600
Highest boosted ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 3 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 215 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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) 498 grams (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,100 $379