Olympus E-3 vs Olympus E-30

Following is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-3 versus Olympus E-30, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-3 (10MP) and the E-30 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-3 was introduced 13 months prior to the E-30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-3 matches up vs the E-30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-3 & Olympus E-30. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-3 Gallery & Olympus E-30 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-3 has got physical measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) while the Olympus E-30 has dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-3 versus Olympus E-30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-3 versus the E-30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-3 and E-30 is 56 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-3 and E-30.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus E-30 to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged E-3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.