Olympus E-30 vs Olympus 5010

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus E-30 and Olympus 5010, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and 5010 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-30 was unveiled 9 months before the 5010 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-30 grades vs the 5010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-30 and Olympus Stylus 5010. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-30 Gallery and Olympus 5010 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-30 features outside 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 5010 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

See the Olympus E-30 and Olympus 5010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-30 vs the 5010.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and 5010 is 60 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-30 and 5010.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-30 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus 5010 will produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older E-30 will be behind in sensor innovation.