Olympus E-30 vs Olympus E-PM1

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus E-30 and Olympus E-PM1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the E-PM1 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-30 was brought out 3 years prior to the E-PM1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-30 grades against the E-PM1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-30 and Olympus PEN E-PM1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-30 Gallery and Olympus E-PM1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-30 features exterior dimensions 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-PM1 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-30 and Olympus E-PM1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the E-30 vs the E-PM1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and E-PM1 is 60 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-30 and E-PM1.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of images however you will need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older E-30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.