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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic G100

Portability
60
Imaging
46
Features
54
Overall
49
Olympus E-30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic G100 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
  • Announced March 2009
Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Revealed June 2020
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic G100 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-30 versus Panasonic G100, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the E-30 (12MP) and G100 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-30 was revealed 12 years before the G100 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-30 grades against the G100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Panasonic G100

 E-30 G100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Olympus E-30

 G100 E-30 
RevealedJune 2020March 2009More modern by 137 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1840k230kCrisper display (+1610k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic G100

 E-30 G100 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-30 has outside measurements of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") having a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G100 has measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-30 vs the G100.

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic G100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and G100 is 60 and 81 respectively.

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic G100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-30 and G100.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic G100 to offer more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged E-30 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-30 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic G100 Portrait photography advice
59
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-30 Street photography information
Panasonic G100 Street photography information
72
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
78
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Sports photography camera
51
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery power (750 CIPA)
56
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-30 Travel photography features
Panasonic G100 Travel photography features
49
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse mode
low battery power (750 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
78
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (270 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-30 Landscape photography details
Panasonic G100 Landscape photography details
52
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery power (750 shots)
no Timelapse mode
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-30 Vlogging information
Panasonic G100 Vlogging information
18
lack of video recording
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
comes with microphone port
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-30 and Panasonic G100
 Olympus E-30Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-30 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2009-03-24 2020-06-24
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech HyperCrystal II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 98% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/500s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m 3.60 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution None 3840x1920
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 695 grams (1.53 lb) 352 grams (0.78 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1")
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 270 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLM-1 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Price at release $1,299 $698