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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic GH5S

Portability
60
Imaging
46
Features
54
Overall
49
Olympus E-30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic GH5S 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 Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
  • Announced March 2009
Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released January 2018
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic GH5S Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus E-30 versus Panasonic GH5S, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the GH5S (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-30 was manufactured 9 years prior to the GH5S which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-30 scores vs the GH5S with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Panasonic GH5S

 E-30 GH5S 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Olympus E-30

 GH5S E-30 
ReleasedJanuary 2018March 2009More modern by 107 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1620k230kClearer display (+1390k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic GH5S

 E-30 GH5S 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-30 comes with outside 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) while the Panasonic GH5S has specifications of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-30 versus Panasonic GH5S in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the E-30 vs the GH5S.

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic GH5S size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and GH5S is 60 and 62 respectively.

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic GH5S top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-30 and GH5S.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus E-30 to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged E-30 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic GH5S sensor size comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic GH5S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-30 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography information
59
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
62
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-30 Street photography factors
Panasonic GH5S Street photography factors
72
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
68
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-30 Sports photography features
Panasonic GH5S Sports photography features
51
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (750 shots)
56
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-30 Travel photography details
Panasonic GH5S Travel photography details
49
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (750 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
61
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-30 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography features
52
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low resolution (12MP)
bad battery life (750 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
63
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-30
Vlogging with Panasonic GH5S
18
no video
68
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
features face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-30 and Panasonic GH5S
 Olympus E-30Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-30 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2009-03-24 2018-01-08
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine 10
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
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 3680 x 2760
Max native ISO 3200 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 45 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech HyperCrystal II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 4096x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 695 grams (1.53 lbs) 660 grams (1.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
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 pictures 440 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLM-1 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported)
Storage slots One Two
Retail cost $1,299 $2,498