Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-3 II
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Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-3 II Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-3 II Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-330 and Pentax K-3 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-330 Gallery and Pentax K-3 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Pentax K-3 II
E-330 | K-3 II | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Olympus E-330
K-3 II | E-330 | |||
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Revealed | April 2015 | March 2006 | Fresher by 110 months | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 215k | Crisper display (+822k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Pentax K-3 II
E-330 | K-3 II | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications
Olympus E-330 | Pentax K-3 II | |
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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 |