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Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K10D 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
  • Revealed March 2006
  • Additionally Known as EVOLT E-330
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-300
  • New Model is Olympus E-450
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released December 2006
  • Successor is Pentax K20D
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Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K10D Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Olympus E-330 and Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and K10D (10MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and K10D (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The E-330 was announced 9 months prior to the K10D and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-330 matches up against the K10D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Pentax K10D

 E-330 K10D 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution215k210kCrisper display (+5k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Olympus E-330

 K10D E-330 
ReleasedDecember 2006March 2006More modern by 9 months

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Pentax K10D

 E-330 K10D 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-330 enjoys outer dimensions 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 K10D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-330 and Pentax K10D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the E-330 compared to the K10D.

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-330 and K10D is 65 and 59 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-330 and K10D.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-330 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax K10D will render more detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged E-330 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K10D Portrait photography advice
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (7 megapixels)
52
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Street photography camera
60
screen tilts
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (616g)
no image stabilization
low max ISO (400)
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Sports photography camera
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (7MP)
52
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-330 Travel photography features
Pentax K10D Travel photography features
50
lighter than competition in class (616 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (7 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
49
environment proofing
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Landscape photography camera
45
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5")
no image stabilization
resolution not great (7 megapixels)
low max ISO (400)
missing Time Lapse recording
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-330 Vlogging features
Pentax K10D Vlogging features
9
no video
9
no video shooting
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Olympus E-330 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Pentax K10D
 Olympus E-330Pentax K10D
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus E-330 Pentax K10D
Also called as EVOLT E-330 -
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2006-03-18 2006-12-15
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 7MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Max resolution 3136 x 2352 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 400 1600
Max enhanced ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 45 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 215k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 lbs) 793 grams (1.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 522
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,100 $700