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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
60
Imaging
46
Features
54
Overall
49
Olympus E-30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Olympus E-30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
  • Announced March 2009
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic FZ47, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is very close but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and FZ47 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The E-30 was announced 3 years before the FZ47 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-30 scores against the FZ47 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Panasonic FZ47

 E-30 FZ47 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Olympus E-30

 FZ47 E-30 
IntroducedJuly 2011March 2009Fresher by 28 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic FZ47

 E-30 FZ47 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-30 enjoys 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 FZ47 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic FZ47 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the E-30 vs the FZ47.

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and FZ47 is 60 and 68 respectively.

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-30 and FZ47.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor sizing. The E-30 uses the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field simpler. The older E-30 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-30 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography highlights
59
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
38
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
includes face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-30 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography information
72
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (498 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Sports photography camera
51
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery pack (750 per charge)
42
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-30
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ47
49
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (750 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
51
better than average battery power (400 shots)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (498g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-30 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Landscape photography camera
52
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12MP)
low battery pack (750 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-30 Vlogging features
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging features
18
can't shoot video
27
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than others (498g)
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-30 and Panasonic FZ47
 Olympus E-30Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Other name - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-03-24 2011-07-21
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine FHD
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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture - f/2.8-5.2
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech HyperCrystal II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m 9.50 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 695 grams (1.53 lbs) 498 grams (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
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 photographs 400 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLM-1 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $1,299 $379