Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FS15
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FS15 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
- Launched March 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
Photography Glossary Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FS15 Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FS15, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is relatively similar but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and FS15 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-30 was announced 3 months later than the FS15 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-30 scores against the FS15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-30 Gallery & Panasonic FS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Panasonic FS15
| E-30 | FS15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Olympus E-30
| FS15 | E-30 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic FS15
| E-30 | FS15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | March 2009 |  | January 2009 | Similar age |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-30 enjoys exterior dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") and a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS15 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FS15 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-30 compared to the FS15.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and FS15 is 60 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-30 and FS15.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-30 has the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult.
Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
| Olympus E-30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus E-30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2009-03-24 | 2009-01-16 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
| 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Available lenses | 45 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | HyperCrystal II LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 98% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 13.00 m | - |
| 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 Off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | - | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | None | 640x480 |
| Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 695g (1.53 lbs) | 136g (0.30 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 images | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | BLM-1 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $1,299 | $180 |