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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
60
Imaging
47
Features
54
Overall
49
Olympus E-30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FS25 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
  • Announced March 2009
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic FS25, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is relatively close but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and FS25 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The E-30 was launched 2 months later than the FS25 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-30 matches up against the FS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Panasonic FS25

 E-30 FS25 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Olympus E-30

 FS25 E-30 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic FS25

 E-30 FS25 
ReleasedMarch 2009January 2009Same generation
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-30 provides physical 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 FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the E-30 versus the FS25.

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and FS25 is 60 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-30 and FS25.

Clearly, both cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The E-30 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier.

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-30 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography information
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
26
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
72
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-30 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography highlights
52
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery (750 shots)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-30 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography factors
49
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
bad battery (750 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-30 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography features
52
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is small (2.7")
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery (750 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
32
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-30
Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
18
no video
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-30 and Panasonic FS25
 Olympus E-30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-03-24 2009-01-27
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 29-145mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech HyperCrystal II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
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)
Maximum video resolution None 640x480
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 695 grams (1.53 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model 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
Price at launch $1,299 $230