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Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-3 II

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Pentax K-3 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
84
Overall
73

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-3 II Key Specs

Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Boost to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Released March 2006
  • Alternate Name is EVOLT E-330
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-300
  • Replacement is Olympus E-450
Pentax K-3 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-3
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Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-3 II Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-3 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and K-3 II (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The E-330 was launched 10 years prior to the K-3 II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-330 scores versus the K-3 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Pentax K-3 II

 E-330 K-3 II 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Olympus E-330

 K-3 II E-330 
RevealedApril 2015March 2006Fresher by 110 months
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1037k215kCrisper display (+822k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Pentax K-3 II

 E-330 K-3 II 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-330 enjoys outer measurements of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 II has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-3 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-330 and the K-3 II.

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-3 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-330 and K-3 II is 65 and 59 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-3 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-330 and K-3 II.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-330 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Pentax K-3 II will produce more detail utilizing its extra 17MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older E-330 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-3 II sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-3 II as a Portrait photography camera
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low resolution (7MP)
79
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-330 Street photography advice
Pentax K-3 II Street photography advice
60
screen tilts
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (616g)
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (400)
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-3 II as a Sports photography camera
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (7MP)
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (720 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-330
Travel photography with Pentax K-3 II
50
lighter than others (616 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (7 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
56
weather proofing
resolution is good (24MP)
terrible battery pack (720 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-3 II Landscape photography info
45
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (7MP)
low max ISO (400)
lack of Time Lapse mode
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
terrible battery pack (720 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-330 Vlogging info
Pentax K-3 II Vlogging info
9
lack of video recording
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Pentax K-3 II
 Olympus E-330Pentax K-3 II
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus E-330 Pentax K-3 II
Alternate name EVOLT E-330 -
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2006-03-18 2015-04-23
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3136 x 2352 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 400 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 3 27
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 45 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 215 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 8.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 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 (available with dedicated external flash)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 616g (1.36 lb) 800g (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 1106
Other
Battery life - 720 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Dual
Cost at release $1,100 $829