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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Portability
60
Imaging
46
Features
54
Overall
49
Olympus E-30 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Key Specs

Olympus E-30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
  • Announced March 2009
Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M10 III
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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus E-30 versus Olympus E-M10 IV, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-30 (12MP) and E-M10 IV (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-30 was released 12 years earlier than the E-M10 IV and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-30 grades versus the E-M10 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 E-30 E-M10 IV 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Olympus E-30

 E-M10 IV E-30 
RevealedAugust 2020March 2009Fresher by 138 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Olympus E-M10 IV

 E-30 E-M10 IV 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-30 comes with external dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") and a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 IV has sizing of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-30 versus Olympus E-M10 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-30 against the E-M10 IV.

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-M10 IV size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-30 and E-M10 IV is 60 and 81 respectively.

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-M10 IV top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-30 and E-M10 IV.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus E-M10 IV to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older E-30 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-M10 IV sensor size comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-30 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-M10 IV as a Portrait photography camera
59
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-30 Street photography features
Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography features
72
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
84
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-30 Sports photography info
Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography info
51
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (750 shots)
72
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-30 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M10 IV as a Travel photography camera
49
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery (750 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
84
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-30 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography features
52
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.7")
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery (750 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-30 Vlogging features
Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging features
18
no video recording
78
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-30 and Olympus E-M10 IV
 Olympus E-30Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-30 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-03-24 2020-08-04
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 121
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 45 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech HyperCrystal II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 98% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 8.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 7.20 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lb) 383 gr (0.84 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 530 not tested
Other
Battery life 750 photos 360 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLM-1 BLS-50
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail price $1,299 $699