Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic S1

Below is a comprehensive review of the Olympus E-30 versus Panasonic S1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the E-30 (12MP) and S1 (24MP) and the E-30 (Four Thirds) and S1 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The E-30 was introduced 11 years prior to the S1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-30 scores versus the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-30 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-30 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-30 features external measurements of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-30 versus Panasonic S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-30 vs the S1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and S1 is 60 and 54 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-30 and S1.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-30 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic S1 will offer you extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older E-30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.