Olympus PEN-F vs Sony A330

The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus PEN-F and Sony A330, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and A330 (10MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and A330 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The PEN-F was released 6 years after the A330 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the PEN-F scores against the A330 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN-F and Sony Alpha DSLR-A330. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Sony A330 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus PEN-F features exterior measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Examine the Olympus PEN-F and Sony A330 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the PEN-F against the A330.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the PEN-F and A330 is 84 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the PEN-F and A330.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The PEN-F featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus PEN-F will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern PEN-F provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.