Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic G1
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic G1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-30 Gallery and Panasonic G1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Panasonic G1
E-30 | G1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Olympus E-30
G1 | E-30 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic G1
E-30 | G1 | |||
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Announced | March 2009 | January 2009 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic G1 Specifications
Olympus E-30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | |
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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 |