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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Increase to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Released March 2006
  • Additionally Known as EVOLT E-330
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-300
  • Later Model is Olympus E-450
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-330 versus Panasonic ZS70, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and ZS70 (20MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and ZS70 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-330 was brought out 12 years prior to the ZS70 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the E-330 matches up versus the ZS70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Panasonic ZS70

 E-330 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Olympus E-330

 ZS70 E-330 
ReleasedApril 2017March 2006More modern by 135 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k215kSharper screen (+825k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Panasonic ZS70

 E-330 ZS70 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-330 offers outside measurements of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-330 versus Panasonic ZS70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the E-330 compared to the ZS70.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-330 and ZS70 is 65 and 87 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-330 and ZS70.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-330 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZS70 will give you extra detail having its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-330 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (7MP)
54
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus E-330 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography features
60
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (616g)
no image stabilization
low max ISO (400)
76
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (7MP)
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-330 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography factors
50
lighter than others in class (616g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (7MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
79
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography features
45
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (7MP)
low max ISO (400)
missing Time Lapse mode
62
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-330 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging highlights
9
no video recording
74
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Panasonic ZS70
 Olympus E-330Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-330 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called EVOLT E-330 Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2006-03-18 2017-04-19
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 7MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3136 x 2352 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 3 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 215 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 616 grams (1.36 pounds) 322 grams (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,100 $450