Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic GH4

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-330 versus Panasonic GH4, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and GH4 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-330 was manufactured 9 years prior to the GH4 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-330 grades against the GH4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-330 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-330 Gallery and Panasonic GH4 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-330 has external measurements of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Panasonic GH4 has dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

See the Olympus E-330 versus Panasonic GH4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-330 vs the GH4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-330 and GH4 is 65 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-330 and GH4.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic GH4 to offer greater detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older E-330 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.