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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Push to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Revealed March 2006
  • Alternate Name is EVOLT E-330
  • Old Model is Olympus E-300
  • Replacement is Olympus E-450
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic ZR1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and ZR1 (12MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and ZR1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-330 was announced 4 years before the ZR1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera 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 ZR1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the E-330 grades against the ZR1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Panasonic ZR1

 E-330 ZR1 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Olympus E-330

 ZR1 E-330 
LaunchedJuly 2009March 2006Newer by 40 months
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k215kCrisper display (+15k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Panasonic ZR1

 E-330 ZR1 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-330 offers exterior measurements of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic ZR1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the E-330 against the ZR1.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-330 and ZR1 is 65 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-330 and ZR1.

As you can see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-330 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZR1 will result in extra detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged E-330 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Portrait photography camera
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (7MP)
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-330
Street photography with Panasonic ZR1
60
tilting screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than average in class (616g)
no image stabilization
low max ISO (400)
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography features
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-330 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography highlights
50
lighter than average in class (616g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (7MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZR1 Landscape photography factors
45
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
low max ISO (400)
no Time Lapse function
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-330 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging factors
9
can't shoot video
28
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Panasonic ZR1
 Olympus E-330Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-330 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Also referred to as EVOLT E-330 Lumix DMC-ZX1
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2006-03-18 2009-07-27
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3136 x 2352 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 215k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 616g (1.36 pounds) 158g (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
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 card, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,100 $280