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Olympus E-330 vs Pentax KP

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Bump to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Launched March 2006
  • Alternate Name is EVOLT E-330
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-300
  • Later Model is Olympus E-450
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Revealed January 2017
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Olympus E-330 vs Pentax KP Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus E-330 and Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and KP (24MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and KP (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The E-330 was launched 12 years earlier than the KP and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-330 scores versus the KP for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Pentax KP

 E-330 KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Olympus E-330

 KP E-330 
RevealedJanuary 2017March 2006More recent by 132 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k215kCrisper display (+706k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Pentax KP

 E-330 KP 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-330 has exterior measurements of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax KP has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-330 and Pentax KP in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the E-330 and the KP.

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-330 and KP is 65 and 61 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-330 and KP.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-330 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax KP will show more detail utilizing its extra 17MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The older E-330 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-330
Portrait photography with Pentax KP
54
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (7MP)
80
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-330
Street photography with Pentax KP
60
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average (616 grams)
no image stabilization
low maximum ISO (400)
76
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
good high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax KP as a Sports photography camera
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
silent mode (1/24,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
bad battery life (390 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax KP as a Travel photography camera
50
lighter than average (616g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (7MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
61
weather sealing
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
bad battery life (390 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax KP Landscape photography highlights
45
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (7MP)
low maximum ISO (400)
missing Time Lapse mode
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (819,200)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
bad battery life (390 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-330 Vlogging info
Pentax KP Vlogging info
9
can't shoot video
34
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Olympus E-330 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Pentax KP
 Olympus E-330Pentax KP
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus E-330 Pentax KP
Also called EVOLT E-330 -
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2006-03-18 2017-01-26
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 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 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 400 819200
Maximum enhanced ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 3 27
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 45 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 215k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
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
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/24000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 616 grams (1.36 pounds) 703 grams (1.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
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 - 390 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $1,100 $747