Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic G2

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-330 versus Panasonic G2, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and G2 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-330 was released 5 years earlier than the G2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-330 scores against the G2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-330 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-330 Gallery & Panasonic G2 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-330 enjoys external 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 G2 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-330 versus Panasonic G2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the E-330 versus the G2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-330 and G2 is 65 and 72 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-330 and G2.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic G2 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged E-330 will be behind in sensor technology.