Canon 30D vs Olympus E-300

Let's look much closer at the Canon 30D versus Olympus E-300, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the 30D (8MP) and the E-300 (8MP) is pretty similar but the 30D (APS-C) and E-300 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor size.

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The 30D was announced 15 months after the E-300 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 30D scores versus the E-300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 30D and Olympus E-300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 30D Gallery and Olympus E-300 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 30D comes with physical measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-300 has proportions of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") along with a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 30D versus Olympus E-300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 30D against the E-300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 30D and E-300 is 58 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 30D and E-300.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The 30D offers the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field easier. The more recent 30D will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.