Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
- Revealed March 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
- Released February 2019
- Superseded the Panasonic FZ1000
Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Overview
Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-30 versus Panasonic FZ1000 II, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the E-30 (12MP) and FZ1000 II (20MP) and the E-30 (Four Thirds) and FZ1000 II (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-30 was brought out 11 years prior to the FZ1000 II and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-30 scores vs the FZ1000 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-30 and Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-30 Gallery and Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II
E-30 | FZ1000 II |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Olympus E-30
FZ1000 II | E-30 | |||
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Released | February 2019 | March 2009 | More recent by 120 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 230k | Sharper display (+1010k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic FZ1000 II
E-30 | FZ1000 II | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly |
Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-30 features physical dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ1000 II has sizing of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-30 versus Panasonic FZ1000 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-30 and the FZ1000 II.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-30 and FZ1000 II is 60 and 55 respectively.
Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-30 and FZ1000 II.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-30 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will resolve extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older E-30 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Specifications
Olympus E-30 | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus E-30 | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-03-24 | 2019-02-18 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-400mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.8-4.0 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Amount of lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,240k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal II LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m | 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 695g (1.53 lb) | 808g (1.78 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") | 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") |
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 photographs | 350 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLM-1 | DMW-BLC12PP |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $1,299 | $898 |