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Olympus E-330 vs Pentax Q

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Push to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Announced March 2006
  • Alternate Name is EVOLT E-330
  • Superseded the Olympus E-300
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-450
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Announced June 2011
  • New Model is Pentax Q10
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Olympus E-330 vs Pentax Q Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Olympus E-330 vs Pentax Q, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and Q (12MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and Q (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The E-330 was introduced 6 years earlier than the Q and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-330 grades versus the Q in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Pentax Q

 E-330 Q 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus E-330

 Q E-330 
AnnouncedJune 2011March 2006More recent by 64 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k215kCrisper screen (+245k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Pentax Q

 E-330 Q 
Manually focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-330 offers external dimensions of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

See the Olympus E-330 vs Pentax Q in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the E-330 against the Q.

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-330 and Q is 65 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-330 and Q.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-330 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Pentax Q will offer you more detail using its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older E-330 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 Portrait photography info
Pentax Q Portrait photography info
54
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
resolution not great (7 megapixels)
45
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q as a Street photography camera
60
tilting screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than others (616g)
no image stabilization
max ISO too low (400)
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (180g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-330 Sports photography info
Pentax Q Sports photography info
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (7 megapixels)
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-330 Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q Travel photography highlights
50
lighter than others (616g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (7 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
57
lighter than competition (180g)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery (230 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 Landscape photography factors
Pentax Q Landscape photography factors
45
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (7MP)
max ISO too low (400)
lack of Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-330
Vlogging with Pentax Q
9
no video recording
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (180 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Olympus E-330 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Pentax Q
 Olympus E-330Pentax Q
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus E-330 Pentax Q
Also called as EVOLT E-330 -
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2006-03-18 2011-06-23
Physical type Mid-size SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3136 x 2352 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 400 6400
Max boosted ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 3 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax Q
Total lenses 45 8
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 215 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 616g (1.36 lbs) 180g (0.40 lbs)
Physical dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 47
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 189
Other
Battery life - 230 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $1,100 $695