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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
60
Imaging
46
Features
54
Overall
49
Olympus E-30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs

Olympus E-30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
  • Launched March 2009
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic FP8, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and FP8 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The E-30 was introduced 4 months prior to the FP8 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-30 scores against the FP8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Panasonic FP8

 E-30 FP8 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus E-30

 FP8 E-30 

Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic FP8

 E-30 FP8 
ReleasedMarch 2009July 2009Same age
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-30 features external dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") and a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) while the Panasonic FP8 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic FP8 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-30 and the FP8.

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and FP8 is 60 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-30 and FP8.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor sizes. The E-30 offers the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field less difficult.

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-30 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography advice
59
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-30 Street photography info
Panasonic FP8 Street photography info
72
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-30 Sports photography details
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography details
51
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery (750 shots)
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-30
Travel photography with Panasonic FP8
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flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse recording
low battery (750 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
56
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (151g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-30 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery (750 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-30 Vlogging features
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging features
18
no video
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than average in class (151 grams)
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-30 and Panasonic FP8
 Olympus E-30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Type Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Launched 2009-03-24 2009-07-27
Body design Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology HyperCrystal II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m 5.50 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 Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 695 grams (1.53 lb) 151 grams (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 530 not tested
Other
Battery life 750 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLM-1 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,299 $300