Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic G7

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus E-330 and Panasonic G7, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and G7 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-330 was revealed 10 years earlier than the G7 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-330 grades against the G7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-330 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-330 Gallery and Panasonic G7 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-330 comes with exterior dimensions of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Panasonic G7 has measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-330 and the G7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-330 and G7 is 65 and 71 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-330 and G7.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic G7 to provide extra detail because of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older E-330 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.