Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic L10
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic L10 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
- Released March 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
- Launched December 2007
Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic L10 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus E-30 versus Panasonic L10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the L10 (10MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-30 was launched 16 months later than the L10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-30 scores versus the L10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic L10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-30 Gallery & Panasonic L10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Panasonic L10
E-30 | L10 | |||
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Launched | March 2009 | December 2007 | Fresher by 16 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 207k | Crisper display (+23k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Olympus E-30
L10 | E-30 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic L10
E-30 | L10 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic L10 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-30 features exterior 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 L10 has specifications of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-30 versus Panasonic L10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-30 against the L10.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and L10 is 60 and 66 respectively.
Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic L10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-30 and L10.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus E-30 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern E-30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic L10 Specifications
Olympus E-30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus E-30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2009-03-24 | 2007-12-14 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
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 | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 45 | 45 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 207k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal II LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | 11.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off | Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Maximum video resolution | None | None |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 695 grams (1.53 lbs) | 556 grams (1.23 lbs) |
Dimensions | 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") | 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 55 | 55 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.3 | 21.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | 530 | 429 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 750 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | BLM-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $1,299 | $350 |