Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic S1
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic S1 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)
- 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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Panasonic S1
E-30 | S1 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus E-30
S1 | E-30 | |||
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Launched | February 2019 | March 2009 | More recent by 120 months | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 230k | Clearer screen (+1870k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic S1
E-30 | S1 | |||
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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.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.
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.
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Olympus E-30 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | |
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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 |