Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FX90

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic FX90, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is fairly close but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and FX90 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-30 was brought out 3 years earlier than the FX90 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-30 matches up against the FX90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-30 Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-30 enjoys external dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") with a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic FX90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the E-30 and the FX90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and FX90 is 60 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-30 and FX90.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The E-30 contains the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The older E-30 will be behind in sensor tech.