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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Raise to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Released March 2006
  • Additionally referred to as EVOLT E-330
  • Superseded the Olympus E-300
  • Later Model is Olympus E-450
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH4
  • Successor is Panasonic GH5 II
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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus E-330 versus Panasonic GH5, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and GH5 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-330 was announced 11 years before the GH5 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-330 grades versus the GH5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Panasonic GH5

 E-330 GH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Olympus E-330

 GH5 E-330 
IntroducedJanuary 2017March 2006Newer by 131 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1620k215kCrisper screen (+1405k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Panasonic GH5

 E-330 GH5 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-330 comes with physical measurements of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5 has sizing of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-330 against the GH5.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-330 and GH5 is 65 and 59 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-330 and GH5.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic GH5 to deliver extra detail with its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-330 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-330
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5
54
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
76
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-330 Street photography advice
Panasonic GH5 Street photography advice
60
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than average (616g)
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (400)
74
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Sports photography camera
40
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (7MP)
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-330 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography highlights
50
lighter than average (616 grams)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery power (410 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 Landscape photography info
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography info
45
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (7MP)
low max ISO (400)
missing Timelapse mode
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-330
Vlogging with Panasonic GH5
9
lack of video recording
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic socket
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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Panasonic GH5
 Olympus E-330Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-330 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Also called EVOLT E-330 -
Type Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Released 2006-03-18 2017-01-04
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 7MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3136 x 2352 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 3 225
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 45 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 215 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x 0.76x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution None 4096x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 616 gr (1.36 lb) 725 gr (1.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 807
Other
Battery life - 410 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots One Dual
Retail price $1,100 $1,298