Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-P2

Following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus E-30 versus Olympus E-P2, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the E-P2 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-30 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the E-P2 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-30 scores against the E-P2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-30 and Olympus PEN E-P2. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-30 Gallery and Olympus E-P2 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-30 offers outside measurements of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") and a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) and the Olympus E-P2 has measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the E-30 against the E-P2.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and E-P2 is 60 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-30 and E-P2.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged E-30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.