Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FP8
60 Imaging
46 Features
54 Overall
49
95 Imaging
35 Features
20 Overall
29
Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FP8 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-30 Gallery & Panasonic FP8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Panasonic FP8
E-30 | FP8 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | 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 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | March 2009 | July 2009 | Same age | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications
Olympus E-30 | Panasonic 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 |