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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic LZ20 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
  • Launched March 2006
  • Additionally Known as EVOLT E-330
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-300
  • Renewed by Olympus E-450
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Renewed by Panasonic LZ30
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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus E-330 and Panasonic LZ20, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and LZ20 (16MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and LZ20 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The E-330 was announced 7 years prior to the LZ20 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-330 scores against the LZ20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Panasonic LZ20

 E-330 LZ20 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Olympus E-330

 LZ20 E-330 
LaunchedJuly 2012March 2006Newer by 77 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k215kSharper display (+245k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Panasonic LZ20

 E-330 LZ20 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. 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) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has specifications of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-330 and Panasonic LZ20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-330 and the LZ20.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-330 and LZ20 is 65 and 71 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-330 and LZ20.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-330 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic LZ20 will produce extra detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged E-330 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 Portrait photography info
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography info
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
MP count low (7MP)
37
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-330 Street photography highlights
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography highlights
60
screen tilts
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (616 grams)
does not have image stabilization
low max ISO (400)
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 Sports photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography information
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (7 megapixels)
47
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Travel photography camera
50
lighter than competition (616 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (7 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
58
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (499g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography advice
45
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (7 megapixels)
low max ISO (400)
does not have Time Lapse mode
45
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-330
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ20
9
can't shoot video
25
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (499g)
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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Panasonic LZ20
 Olympus E-330Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-330 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Also Known as EVOLT E-330 -
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2006-03-18 2012-07-18
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 400 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range - 2cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 215k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 616 grams (1.36 lbs) 499 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $1,100 $250