Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic G100
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic G100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-30 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-30 Gallery & Panasonic G100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Panasonic G100
E-30 | G100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Olympus E-30
G100 | E-30 | |||
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Revealed | June 2020 | March 2009 | More modern by 137 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1840k | 230k | Crisper display (+1610k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic G100
E-30 | G100 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully 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).
Analyze the Olympus E-30 versus Panasonic G100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic G100 Specifications
Olympus E-30 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | |
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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 |