Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic L1

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-330 versus Panasonic L1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-330 (7MP) and the L1 (7MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-330 was released 12 months before the L1 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-330 scores vs the L1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-330 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-330 Gallery and Panasonic L1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-330 enjoys external measurements 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 L1 has specifications of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-330 versus Panasonic L1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-330 vs the L1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-330 and L1 is 65 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-330 and L1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos though you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older E-330 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.