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Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Announced March 2006
  • Other Name is EVOLT E-330
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-300
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-450
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Introduced June 2016
  • New Model is Pentax KF
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Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus E-330 versus Pentax K-70, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and K-70 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The E-330 was brought out 11 years prior to the K-70 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-330 grades versus the K-70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Pentax K-70

 E-330 K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Olympus E-330

 K-70 E-330 
IntroducedJune 2016March 2006Newer by 124 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k215kSharper display (+706k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Pentax K-70

 E-330 K-70 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-330 enjoys outside measurements of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has sizing of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

See the Olympus E-330 versus Pentax K-70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-330 against the K-70.

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-330 and K-70 is 65 and 62 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-330 and K-70.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-330 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax K-70 will offer greater detail having its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged E-330 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-70 Portrait photography advice
54
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low MP (7MP)
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-330 Street photography information
Pentax K-70 Street photography information
60
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (616 grams)
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (400)
71
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
above average ISO range (102,400)
heavier than competitors in class (688g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Sports photography camera
40
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low MP (7 megapixels)
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low battery life (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-330 Travel photography features
Pentax K-70 Travel photography features
50
lighter than average in class (616g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low MP (7MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
64
environment sealing
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery life (410 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (688g)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography information
45
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low MP (7 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (400)
does not have Timelapse mode
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
low battery life (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-330
Vlogging with Pentax K-70
9
no video
71
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (688 grams)
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Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Pentax K-70
 Olympus E-330Pentax K-70
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus E-330 Pentax K-70
Alternate name EVOLT E-330 -
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2006-03-18 2016-06-08
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - PRIME MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3136 x 2352 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 400 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 3 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 45 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 215k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 616 grams (1.36 lb) 688 grams (1.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life - 410 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $1,100 $649