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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Expand to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Announced March 2006
  • Other Name is EVOLT E-330
  • Older Model is Olympus E-300
  • Replacement is Olympus E-450
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GX1
  • Renewed by Panasonic GX8
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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-330 and Panasonic GX7, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and GX7 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-330 was released 8 years prior to the GX7 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-330 matches up vs the GX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Panasonic GX7

 E-330 GX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Olympus E-330

 GX7 E-330 
ReleasedNovember 2013March 2006Fresher by 93 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k215kCrisper screen (+825k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Panasonic GX7

 E-330 GX7 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-330 provides outer 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) and the Panasonic GX7 has specifications of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-330 and Panasonic GX7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the E-330 against the GX7.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-330 and GX7 is 65 and 81 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-330 and GX7.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic GX7 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older E-330 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography factors
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (7MP)
71
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-330
Street photography with Panasonic GX7
60
screen tilts
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (616 grams)
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (400)
82
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 Sports photography info
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography info
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (7MP)
59
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
bad battery pack (350 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-330
Travel photography with Panasonic GX7
50
lighter than competition in class (616g)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (7MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
provides focus by touch
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography details
45
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
max ISO too low (400)
does not have Time Lapse recording
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
bad battery pack (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-330 Vlogging factors
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
34
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Panasonic GX7
 Olympus E-330Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-330 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Otherwise known as EVOLT E-330 -
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2006-03-18 2013-11-07
Body design Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 7MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3136 x 2352 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 3 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 45 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 215 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,765 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 616 gr (1.36 lb) 402 gr (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 718
Other
Battery life - 350 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,100 $1,000