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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-600

Portability
60
Imaging
47
Features
54
Overall
49
Olympus E-30 front
 
Olympus E-600 front
Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-600 Key Specs

Olympus E-30
(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
  • Launched March 2009
Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-600 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Olympus E-30 and Olympus E-600, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the E-600 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-30 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the E-600 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-30 grades against the E-600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Olympus E-600

 E-30 E-600 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Olympus E-30

 E-600 E-30 

Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Olympus E-600

 E-30 E-600 
RevealedMarch 2009August 2009Same generation
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-600 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-30 has external dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") having a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) while the Olympus E-600 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-30 and Olympus E-600 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-30 vs the E-600.

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-600 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and E-600 is 60 and 71 respectively.

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-600 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-600 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-30 and E-600.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files although you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-600 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-600 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-30 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-600 Portrait photography information
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-30 Street photography highlights
Olympus E-600 Street photography highlights
72
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
76
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-30 Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-600 Sports photography highlights
52
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (750 shots)
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-30 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-600 as a Travel photography camera
49
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (750 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (500 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-30 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-600 Landscape photography information
52
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (750 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
53
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (500 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-30 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-600 Vlogging factors
18
no video recording
18
no video
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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-30 and Olympus E-600
 Olympus E-30Olympus E-600
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-30 Olympus E-600
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2009-03-24 2009-08-30
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ TruePic III+
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 7
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 45 45
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech HyperCrystal II LCD HyperCrystal LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 98% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.48x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 12.00 m
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, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 695g (1.53 lb) 515g (1.14 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 55 55
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 10.3
DXO Low light rating 530 541
Other
Battery life 750 images 500 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLM-1 BLS-1
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,299 $0