Olympus E-30 vs Olympus 1

Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus E-30 versus Olympus 1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the 1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and 1 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-30 was manufactured 5 years prior to the 1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-30 grades vs the 1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-30 & Olympus Stylus 1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-30 Gallery & Olympus 1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-30 comes with outside 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 1 has measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

See the Olympus E-30 versus Olympus 1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the E-30 against the 1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-30 and 1 is 60 and 79 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-30 and 1.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-30 has got the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow DOF easier. The more aged E-30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.