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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic G1

Portability
60
Imaging
46
Features
54
Overall
49
Olympus E-30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic G1 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 Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
  • Revealed March 2009
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Updated by Panasonic G2
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic G1 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic G1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the G1 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-30 was revealed 3 months later than the G1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-30 scores vs the G1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Panasonic G1

 E-30 G1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Olympus E-30

 G1 E-30 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic G1

 E-30 G1 
AnnouncedMarch 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-30 provides outer dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") with a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) while the Panasonic G1 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic G1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-30 versus the G1.

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-30 and G1 is 60 and 82 respectively.

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-30 and G1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos although you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-30 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic G1 Portrait photography advice
59
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
57
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-30 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Street photography camera
72
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
72
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-30 Sports photography information
Panasonic G1 Sports photography information
51
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
terrible battery power (750 per charge)
33
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-30 Travel photography factors
Panasonic G1 Travel photography factors
49
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery power (750 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
62
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-30
Landscape photography with Panasonic G1
52
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
terrible battery power (750 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
57
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-30
Vlogging with Panasonic G1
18
no video recording
18
no video
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-30 and Panasonic G1
 Olympus E-30Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-03-24 2009-01-19
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 45 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology HyperCrystal II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 98% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 10.50 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 695g (1.53 lb) 360g (0.79 lb)
Physical dimensions 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 55 53
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 10.3
DXO Low light rating 530 463
Other
Battery life 750 shots 330 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLM-1 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $1,299 $0