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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
60
Imaging
46
Features
54
Overall
49
Olympus E-30 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus 6000 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 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6000
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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus 6000 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus E-30 and Olympus 6000, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is relatively similar but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and 6000 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The E-30 was launched 3 months prior to the 6000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus 6000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-30 matches up against the 6000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Olympus 6000

 E-30 6000 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Olympus E-30

 6000 E-30 

Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Olympus 6000

 E-30 6000 
AnnouncedMarch 2009July 2009Similar generation
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-30 provides outside measurements of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) whilst the Olympus 6000 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-30 and Olympus 6000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-30 against the 6000.

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-30 and 6000 is 60 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-30 and 6000.

To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-30 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-30 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-30 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 6000 Portrait photography factors
59
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-30 Street photography factors
Olympus 6000 Street photography factors
72
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-30 Sports photography details
Olympus 6000 Sports photography details
51
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
low battery (750 per charge)
33
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-30
Travel photography with Olympus 6000
49
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery (750 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
61
environment sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-30 Landscape photography information
Olympus 6000 Landscape photography information
52
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
low battery (750 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
35
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-30 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6000 as a Vlogging camera
18
can't shoot video
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-30 and Olympus 6000
 Olympus E-30Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-30 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Otherwise known as - mju Tough 6000
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-03-24 2009-07-01
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology HyperCrystal II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 1/4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution None 640x480
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 695 grams (1.53 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 530 not tested
Other
Battery life 750 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model BLM-1 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,299 $259