Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-5
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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
- Announced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
- Announced February 2011
- Replaced the Olympus E-3
Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-5 Overview
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).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-5 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Olympus E-5
E-30 | E-5 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Olympus E-30
E-5 | E-30 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | March 2009 | More recent by 22 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Olympus E-5
E-30 | E-5 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-5 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-5 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-5 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-5 Specifications
Olympus E-30 | Olympus E-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus E-30 | Olympus E-5 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2009-03-24 | 2011-02-03 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | TruePic V+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4032 x 3024 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 45 | 45 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal II LCD | HyperCrystal transmissive LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.58x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m | 18.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash settings | Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 695 gr (1.53 pounds) | 800 gr (1.76 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") | 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 55 | 56 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | 21.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | 10.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 530 | 519 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 750 photos | 870 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLM-1 | BLM-5 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card | Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | Two |
Launch pricing | $1,299 | $1,700 |