Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FX48

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FX48, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is relatively close but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and FX48 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-30 was manufactured 2 months after the FX48 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-30 grades versus the FX48 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-30 has got outer measurements of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has specifications of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-30 compared to the FX48.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-30 and FX48 is 60 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-30 and FX48.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-30 features the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult.