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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II

Portability
60
Imaging
46
Features
54
Overall
49
Olympus E-30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
Portability
55
Imaging
54
Features
82
Overall
65

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Key Specs

Olympus E-30
(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
Panasonic FZ1000 II
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ1000
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 E-30 FZ1000 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Olympus E-30

 FZ1000 II E-30 
ReleasedFebruary 2019March 2009More recent by 120 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1240k230kSharper display (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic FZ1000 II

 E-30 FZ1000 II 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II sensor size comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-30 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ1000 II Portrait photography factors
59
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
72
has manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-30 Street photography advice
Panasonic FZ1000 II Street photography advice
72
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
71
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-30
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
51
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
not so great battery pack (750 CIPA)
69
incredible zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
offers tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-30
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
49
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (750 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
67
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (400mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-30 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography information
52
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.7")
MP count low (12MP)
not so great battery pack (750 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
65
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-30 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging factors
18
can't record video
67
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FZ1000 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-30 and Panasonic FZ1000 II
 Olympus E-30Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II
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