Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic LS5

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus E-330 and Panasonic LS5, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and LS5 (14MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and LS5 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-330 was revealed 6 years prior to the LS5 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-330 scores against the LS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-330 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-330 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-330 provides outer 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 LS5 has dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-330 and Panasonic LS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-330 compared to the LS5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-330 and LS5 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-330 and LS5.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-330 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic LS5 will offer greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged E-330 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.