Pentax ist DL2 with Olympus E-330 Comparison

Pentax ist DL2 and Olympus E-330 Main Features

  • January, 2006
  • March, 2006
  • 6 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
  • 7 MP Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
  • 200 - 3200 ISO
  • 100 - 400 ISO
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • Optical Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
  • 3.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 3.0 fps continuous shooting
  • video resolution
  • -
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 125 x 93 x 66 mm, 565g.
  • 140 x 87 x 72 mm, 616g.
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Pentax ist DL2 Scores


Imaging score
48
Features score
31
Value for money score
38
Portability score
81
Overall score
42

Olympus E-330 Scores


Imaging score
35
Features score
38
Value for money score
57
Portability score
78
Overall score
42

Olympus E-330 with Pentax ist DL2 Overview


Let's compare Pentax ist DL2 with Olympus E-330. These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras. Both of these models were released in 2006. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
The sensor resolution of ist DL2 is greater than that of E-330. However, the difference of 1 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (ist DL2), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Pentax ist DL2, the maximum ISO is greater by 2800. Both cameras feature a 2-inch fixed screen.
ist DL2 has optical viewfinder, and the E-330 doesn’t have. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Pentax ist DL2 has 3.0 fps continuous shooting. Pentax ist DL2 has 3.0 fps continuous shooting.

General ist DL2 E-330
Brand Pentax Olympus
Model ist DL2 E-330
Announced January, 2006 March, 2006
Body Type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Pentax KAF Four Thirds
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.5 2
Number of Lenses 150 45
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 2" 2"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 210k pixels 215k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.47
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 5 3
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/60 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps 3.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV ± EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 23.5 x 15.7 mm mm
Sensor Area 369.0 mm² 0.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 6 MP 7 MP
Max Image Resolution 3008 x 2008 3136 x 2352
Max Native ISO 3200 400
Min Native ISO 200 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 1600
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution None
Video Formats
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 0 shots
Battery Type
Battery Model 4 x AA
Physical
Weight 565 g 616 g
Physical Dimensions 125 x 93 x 66 mm 140 x 87 x 72 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/MMC card Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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