Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-5

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus E-30 versus Olympus E-5, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the E-5 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-30 was brought out 22 months earlier than the E-5 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-30 grades versus the E-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-30 & Olympus E-5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-30 Gallery & Olympus E-5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-30 enjoys external measurements of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") along with a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) and the Olympus E-5 has measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-30 versus Olympus E-5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the E-30 against the E-5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and E-5 is 60 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-30 and E-5.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older E-30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.