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Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-1

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Raise to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Announced March 2006
  • Additionally referred to as EVOLT E-330
  • Replaced the Olympus E-300
  • Renewed by Olympus E-450
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Updated by Pentax K-1 II
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Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-1 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Olympus E-330 and Pentax K-1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and K-1 (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The E-330 was introduced 11 years earlier than the K-1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-330 matches up vs the K-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Pentax K-1

 E-330 K-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Olympus E-330

 K-1 E-330 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016March 2006More modern by 120 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1037k215kSharper display (+822k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Pentax K-1

 E-330 K-1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-330 has got exterior dimensions of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-330 versus the K-1.

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-330 and K-1 is 65 and 55 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-330 and K-1.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-330 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-1 will render greater detail using its extra 29MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged E-330 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-1 Portrait photography highlights
54
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (7 megapixels)
85
focusing manually
excellent MP (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-330 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-1 Street photography highlights
60
screen tilts
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (616 grams)
lack of image stabilization
maximum ISO low (400)
70
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
above average high ISO (204,800)
more heavy than competitors (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-1 Sports photography factors
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (7 megapixels)
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (4.4 fps)
terrible battery pack (760 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Travel photography camera
50
lighter than competition (616g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (7 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
53
weather proofing
excellent MP (36MP)
terrible battery pack (760 per charge)
more heavy than competitors (1,010g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-330
Landscape photography with Pentax K-1
45
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (7MP)
maximum ISO low (400)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (204,800)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
terrible battery pack (760 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-330
Vlogging with Pentax K-1
9
no video shooting
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors (1,010 grams)
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Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Pentax K-1
 Olympus E-330Pentax K-1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus E-330 Pentax K-1
Also called as EVOLT E-330 -
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2006-03-18 2016-02-17
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Max resolution 3136 x 2352 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 400 204800
Max enhanced ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 3 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 45 151
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 2.5" 3.2"
Resolution of display 215 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 4.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
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 Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 616 grams (1.36 lbs) 1010 grams (2.23 lbs)
Dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 96
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.6
DXO Low light score not tested 3280
Other
Battery life - 760 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots One Dual
Retail pricing $1,100 $1,499