The Olympus Evolt E330 offers something a lot of people have been hoping for. Taking advantage of how far the price of image sensors has fallen, the Olympus Evolt E330 features not one, but two sensors. The first is an NMOS sensor with a resolution of 7.5 megapixels, which is used for image capture. The second sensor of Olympus Evolt E330 is a CCD of unknown resolution, which is used to allow a live preview image on the camera’s LCD display. A couple of digital SLRs have offered live previews in the past, but Olympus Evolt E330 have come with strong limitations as to how long they could be used.

Another from Olympus is the Olympus PEN E-PM1. Compared to Olympus Evolt E330, Olympus PEN E-PM1 is approximately 12 millimeters wider, 6mm taller, and 3mm thick and 67 grams (approx. 34%) heavier when loaded and ready to go. The smallest and lightest PEN is available in six stylish colors – purple, pink, brown, white, silver and black – and features a new and simplified user interface as well as a streamlined button structure for superior ease-of-use. The Olympus PEN E-PM1 is smaller by a similar margin. It’s about 12mm less wide, 5mm less tall, and of nearly identical thickness. Loaded body weight of the Olympus PEN E-PM1 is around 40% below and 4mm in height and 1mm in depth. It uses contrast detection autofocusing. The Olympus PEN E-PM1 can focus as quickly as its prosumer. The improvement in speed has been achieved by reducing the time taken for the autofocus system to begin operation after half-pressing the shutter button, doubling the sensor readout speed to a whopping 120 frames per second, and increasing the speed with which contrast detection routines operate. Sensitivity ranges from a base of ISO 200 equivalent to a maximum of ISO 12,800 equivalent, controlled automatically or manually in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps. Olympus PEN E-PM1 is to be found in its overhauled autofocusing system. Click here to get more of Olympus PEN E-PM1 best features.

The Olympus Evolt E330 solves this, and so the company has focused on optimising the LCD shooting experience, with a larger than average 2.5″ LCD display mounted on a tilting mechanism for easy viewing from a range of angles. The Olympus Evolt E330 also offers a range of other features shared with past Evolt models, including CompactFlash and xD-Picture card storage, dust reduction system, and more. The Olympus Evolt E330 LCD is big, very much dominating the back of the camera, but all controls are still where they ought to be. Click here to get this amazing features of Olympus Evolt E330.

Here is a summary of Olympus Evolt E330 review from a satisfied customer:

A digital slr that influences creative photography

I have had the E330 for about 1 month now and couldn’t be happier. I looked very closely at the Canon 30D, the Nikon D50 and the Olympus E500. I am really happy I went with the E330. While there is no such thing as a perfect camera, I have found that this one in particular fits my needs and caters to my more creative side with the live view articulated view finder. The Live A and B modes really open a lot of doors that other cameras in its class do not allow. Although it does’t look as traditional as the others, the style had grown on me. I opted to get the body only so that I could upgrade the lens to a 14-54mm Zukio which is a wonderful all around lens. I find that the camera feels very good in my hands, although the D50 also had a great feel to it. It is very responsive and handles most situations well. I like to do street photography and the live view articulating lens allows for the taking of pictures without being too obvious.

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Olympus Evolt E330 lets you shoot like no other digital interchangeable lens SLR before. Multiple-angle 2.5 HyperCrystal LCD Digital Image Stabilization Mode when shooting and capture clear pictures free from blur associated with moving subjects or camera shake 3 Color Parameters (Vibrant, Natural, or Muted). Olympus Evolt E330 allow you to control color saturation, contrast and sharpness within each parameter individually / 5 Black-and-White monochrome modes are available to add dramatic effect to your images Direct Print enabled with PictBridge Control your flash photos with the Pop-up flash and 6 flash modes. Olympus Evolt E330 attach an external flash such as the FL-36 to the Hot Shoe for even more choices 4 available Recording Formats (TIFF, RAW, JPEG, RAW+JPEG) Accepts Compact Flash Card (Type I, II), Micro Drive, xD-Picture Card Type-H, Type-M and Standard (Dual Slot) Unit Size – 5.5 x 3.4 x 2.8 inches / Weighs 19 oz. This are few amazing features of Olympus Evolt E330.

Olympus Evolt E330 has the following features and specifications:

• 7.5-megapixel NMOS solid state image sensor
• Interchangeable lens mount accommodates Olympus Zuiko Digital lenses
• Kit includes Olympus Zuiko Digital 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 lens
• Digital SLR design and true optical viewfinder
• 2.5-inch color LCD monitor with vertical tilt design and Live View capability
• Manual and automatic focus modes
• Shutter speeds from 1/4,000 to 60 seconds, with a Bulb setting
• Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority
• Spot, Center-Weighted, and Digital ESP metering systems
• Auto Bracketing and Sequential Shooting capture modes
• Variable ISO setting, with ISO equivalents from 100 to 1,600

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Olympus Evolt E330 has the following Pros and cons:

Pros:

• Good resolution
• Smart control design
• Careful autofocus
• Good grip
• Uses both CF and xD memory cards
• Built-in flash can be used simultaneously
• Smart status display

cons:

• Multiple LCD display modes
• Optical viewfinder is dim
• LCD display is jerky

Conclusion:

The Olympus Evolt E330 camera body is lightweight with a smart design that fits naturally in your hand with a full-sized grip, and it’s light and compact enough to comfortably shoot with all day. In place of the traditional pentaprism design, the camera incorporates the exclusive Olympus TTL Optical Porro Finder coupled with an exclusive side-swing mirror that gives the camera its unique “flat-top” appearance and makes it more compact for greater portability. Olympus Evolt E330 design also enables the camera’s full-time Live View capabilities. Click here to get the exciting features of Olympus Evolt E330.