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Comparison of Olympus EVOLT E-330 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus EVOLT E-330 ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 ×
General
ModelOlympus EVOLT E-330Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2
BrandOlympusPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberE-330DMC-LX2
Camera formatSLRCompact
Release year (year)20062006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)129106
Width (mm)6626
Height (mm)9556
Weight (g)437217
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Panasonic DMC-LX1
Successor-Panasonic DMC-LX3
Image Sensor
Sensor typeN-MOSCCD
Sensor manufacturerPanasonic-
Effective megapixels (MP)7.510.2
Sensor format4/31/1.65 inch
Sensor area (mm²)224.945.09
Sensor width (mm)17.37.76
Sensor height (mm)135.81
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.521.84
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2-
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixed-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3136 x 2352(7.4 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1728(4.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1712(4.4 mp 3:2)
  • 2880 x 2160(6.2 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 1728(5.3 mp 16:9)
  • 3168 x 2376(7.5 mp 4:3)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4224 x 2376(10.0 mp 16:9)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw
  • tiff
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw
Continuous-mode (fps)3.12.3
Video Capture
Can take movies-+
Movie resolution-
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 848x480
Image Storage
Movie file format-QuickTime (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Lens and Optics
Lens mountFour Thirds-
LensOlympus 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko DigitalLEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT ASPH.
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 90.0028.00 - 112.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)14.00 - 45.002.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.24
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.29-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3850
Filter thread (mm)58-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom-+
Digital zoom values (x)-
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type3-point TTL Phase Difference Detection1-point, 1-point high speed, 3-point high speed, 9-point, Spot
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type, eye-level Porror-mirror-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.8
Rear display resolution (dots)215,250207,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)1416
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)400-
Minimum iso (native)100-
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800*, 1600* (with ISO boost on)Auto, Intelligent ISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (high sensitivity mode)
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy (6000k)
  • daylight (5300k)
  • fluorescent 1 (4000k)
  • fluorescent 2 (4500k)
  • fluorescent 3 (6600k)
  • lamp 1 (3000k)
  • one-touch
  • shadow (7500k)
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • halogen
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 601/2000 - 60
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes49-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot, Highlight Spot, Shadow Spot. (Spot Approx. 2%)Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Landscape & Portrait, Night Scene, Night Scene & Portrait, Children, Sports, High-Key, Low-KeyPortrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Self-Portrait, Food, Party, Candle, Fireworks, Starry Sky
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)13-
Flash range description-Wide: 0.6 - 4.9m; Tele: 0.3 - 2.2m
Max flash sync (s)1/180-
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • microdrive
  • x
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • tiff
  • raw
Included memory (MB)-13
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
  • usb 2.0 full (low) speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • optional rm-1 wireless w/ bulb
-
Connections (extended)-
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.792.1
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.945.84
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)4-
Camera penalizes early shutter press++
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.12.3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)43
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.370.6
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.7
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.350.32
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.10.02
Startup time (s)2.71.7
Play -> record time (s)0.20.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)45
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-300
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)400-
Battery form factorProprietary BLM-1Proprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1x Proprietary BLM-1 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus master cd
  • adobe reader
  • arcsoft camera suite (arcsoft photoimpression
  • arcsoft panoramamaker)
  • lumix simple viewer
  • photofunstudio viewer
  • quick time
  • silkypix developer studio 2.0se
  • usb driver
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresLCD display allows a live preview image, courtesy of a second (CCD) image sensor.Optical image stabilization. ISO 3,200 available in high-sensitivity mode only.



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