Olympus E-330 vs Pentax E85

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus E-330 versus Pentax E85, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and E85 (12MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and E85 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The E-330 was brought out 4 years before the E85 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax E85 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-330 grades vs the E85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-330 & Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-330 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-330 provides exterior 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 E85 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-330 versus Pentax E85 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the E-330 vs the E85.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-330 and E85 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-330 and E85.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-330 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax E85 will resolve greater detail having its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older E-330 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.