Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FH3
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54 Overall
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FH3 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
- Introduced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS11
Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic FH3, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is fairly similar but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and FH3 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-30 was unveiled 9 months before the FH3 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-30 scores vs the FH3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FH3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-30 Gallery and Panasonic FH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Panasonic FH3
E-30 | FH3 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus E-30
FH3 | E-30 | |||
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Revealed | January 2010 | March 2009 | More modern by 9 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic FH3
E-30 | FH3 | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-30 provides external 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) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic FH3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-30 versus the FH3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-30 and FH3 is 60 and 94 respectively.
Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-30 and FH3.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-30 using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FH3 will offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged E-30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications
Olympus E-30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus E-30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FS11 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-03-24 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 45 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal II LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m | 6.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 695g (1.53 pounds) | 165g (0.36 pounds) |
Dimensions | 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLM-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $1,299 | $160 |