Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic GH1

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic GH1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-30 was released 3 months prior to the GH1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-30 scores vs the GH1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-30 Gallery and Panasonic GH1 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-30 comes with exterior 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 GH1 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic GH1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-30 and the GH1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-30 and GH1 is 60 and 81 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-30 and GH1.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration.