Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic G5

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic G5, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the E-30 (12MP) and G5 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-30 was unveiled 4 years prior to the G5 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the E-30 matches up against the G5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-30 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-30 has got outside dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") along with a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) and the Panasonic G5 has dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic G5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E-30 vs the G5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and G5 is 60 and 74 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-30 and G5.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic G5 to give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older E-30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.