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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
60
Imaging
46
Features
54
Overall
49
Olympus E-30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic S1 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 S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Launched February 2019
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Panasonic S1

 E-30 S1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus E-30

 S1 E-30 
LaunchedFebruary 2019March 2009More recent by 120 months
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic S1

 E-30 S1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

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

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-30 Portrait photography details
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography details
59
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
85
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-30 Street photography info
Panasonic S1 Street photography info
72
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
heavier than others (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-30
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
51
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
low battery life (750 per charge)
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
bad battery power (380 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-30 Travel photography info
Panasonic S1 Travel photography info
49
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse function
low battery life (750 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
59
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count good (24MP)
bad battery power (380 CIPA)
heavier than others (1,021 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-30
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
52
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low battery life (750 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
bad battery power (380 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-30
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
18
no video shooting
32
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others (1,021 grams)
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-30 and Panasonic S1
 Olympus E-30Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-30 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2009-03-24 2019-02-01
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Full frame
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
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
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 11 225
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Number of lenses 45 30
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology HyperCrystal II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 98% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m no built-in flash
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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 695 gr (1.53 pounds) 1021 gr (2.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 55 95
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 25.2
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 14.5
DXO Low light score 530 3333
Other
Battery life 750 photographs 380 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLM-1 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card -
Card slots 1 Dual
Retail price $1,299 $2,498