Olympus E-330 vs Pentax WG-1
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Olympus E-330 vs Pentax WG-1 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
- Introduced March 2006
- Also Known as EVOLT E-330
- Superseded the Olympus E-300
- Renewed by Olympus E-450
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2011

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus E-330 and Pentax WG-1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and WG-1 (14MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and WG-1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

The E-330 was introduced 5 years before the WG-1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the E-330 scores against the WG-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-330 and Pentax Optio WG-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-330 Gallery and Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Pentax WG-1
E-330 | WG-1 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Olympus E-330
WG-1 | E-330 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | ![]() | March 2006 | Fresher by 59 months |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 215k | Clearer display (+15k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Pentax WG-1
E-330 | WG-1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-330 vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-330 comes with exterior measurements of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-330 and Pentax WG-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-330 compared to the WG-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-330 and WG-1 is 65 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-330 and WG-1.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-330 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Pentax WG-1 will show extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older E-330 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-330 vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Olympus E-330 | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus E-330 | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Also Known as | EVOLT E-330 | - |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2006-03-18 | 2011-02-07 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 7 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3136 x 2352 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 400 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 1600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 45 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 215k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.47x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 616g (1.36 pounds) | 157g (0.35 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $1,100 | $350 |