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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
60
Imaging
47
Features
54
Overall
49
Olympus E-30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic S1H 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
  • Released March 2009
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Announced August 2019
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic S1H, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the E-30 (12MP) and S1H (24MP) and the E-30 (Four Thirds) and S1H (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The E-30 was released 11 years before the S1H which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-30 scores versus the S1H when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Panasonic S1H

 E-30 S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Olympus E-30

 S1H E-30 
AnnouncedAugust 2019March 2009Newer by 126 months
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2330k230kCrisper display (+2100k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic S1H

 E-30 S1H 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-30 offers outer 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 S1H has dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E-30 and the S1H.

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-30 and S1H is 60 and 52 respectively.

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-30 and S1H.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-30 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic S1H will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged E-30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-30 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
60
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
85
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-30 Street photography features
Panasonic S1H Street photography features
72
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
69
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competitors (1,052g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-30 Sports photography details
Panasonic S1H Sports photography details
52
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (750 shots)
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
bad battery (400 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-30 Travel photography details
Panasonic S1H Travel photography details
49
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (750 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
64
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery (400 per charge)
heavier than competitors (1,052g)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-30 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography advice
52
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (750 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
bad battery (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-30 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1H as a Vlogging camera
18
no video recording
70
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (5952 x 3988 pixels)
includes external mic jack
heavier than competitors (1,052g)
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-30 and Panasonic S1H
 Olympus E-30Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-30 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Category Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Released 2009-03-24 2019-08-28
Body design 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 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias 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 photos
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 225
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Leica L
Number of lenses 45 30
Crop factor 2.1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 2,330 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology HyperCrystal II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 98% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 5952x3988
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 695 gr (1.53 pounds) 1052 gr (2.32 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 530 not tested
Other
Battery life 750 images 400 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLM-1 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 Two
Price at launch $1,299 $3,998