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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus 8010

Portability
60
Imaging
46
Features
54
Overall
49
Olympus E-30 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus 8010 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 Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
  • Released March 2009
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 8010
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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus 8010 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Olympus E-30 vs Olympus 8010, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the 8010 (13MP) is fairly well matched but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and 8010 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The E-30 was announced 10 months earlier than the 8010 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-30 matches up vs the 8010 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Olympus 8010

 E-30 8010 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus E-30

 8010 E-30 
IntroducedFebruary 2010March 2009More recent by 10 months

Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Olympus 8010

 E-30 8010 
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-30 features external dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") and a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) while the Olympus 8010 has specifications of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-30 vs Olympus 8010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-30 versus the 8010.

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-30 and 8010 is 60 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-30 and 8010.

All in all, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-30 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus 8010 will give greater detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older E-30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-30 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
59
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
28
megapixel count good (13MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-30 Street photography info
Olympus 8010 Street photography info
72
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (245g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-30
Sports photography with Olympus 8010
51
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (750 CIPA)
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-30 Travel photography features
Olympus 8010 Travel photography features
49
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (750 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
64
environment proofing
megapixel count good (13MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (245g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-30
Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
52
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery pack (750 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
40
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-30
Vlogging with Olympus 8010
18
can't record video
27
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than competition (245 grams)
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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-30 and Olympus 8010
 Olympus E-30Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-30 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Alternate name - mju Tough 8010
Type Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Released 2009-03-24 2010-02-02
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
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
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology HyperCrystal II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 695g (1.53 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 530 not tested
Other
Battery life 750 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID BLM-1 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $1,299 $600