Olympus EVOLT E-330
Digital Camera Review
Mar 15, 2006
- By Patrick Singleton
3.3
The Four Thirds cameras introduced before the E-330 didn't really differentiate themselves from more typical DSLRs through image quality or usability, but the E-330 adds live preview – a fundamentally new feature for DSLRs. At $1099 with a 14-45mm lens, the E-330 is poised to attract new DSLR users who are looking for a more capable camera than the other sub-$1000 offerings.
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The EVOLT E-330 is an impressive package of technology for about $1000. The live view LCD should make the camera easy for users moving up from compact cameras, and may actually have advantages over optical viewfinders for some users. We like Olympus’ interface and depth of controls, which are excellent for the price range. Though we're not sure of the value of the dust control system – if you're careful, it takes a while to get the insides of a DSLR dusty – many users swear by it, although it does delay start-up. All in all, Olympus offers quite a package.
The unknown is image quality. The E-300 did not perform well in our testing, and we found fault with it on that basis. The EVOLT E-330 has an entirely new sensor, though, so we can't predict its image performance based on the old camera.
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