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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic L10

Portability
60
Imaging
46
Features
54
Overall
49
Olympus E-30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
Portability
66
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic L10 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
  • Released March 2009
Panasonic L10
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Panasonic L10

 E-30 L10 
LaunchedMarch 2009December 2007Fresher by 16 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k207kCrisper display (+23k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Olympus E-30

 L10 E-30 

Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic L10

 E-30 L10 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic L10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic L10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic L10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-30
Portrait photography with Panasonic L10
59
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-30
Street photography with Panasonic L10
72
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
59
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (556 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-30
Sports photography with Panasonic L10
51
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery life (750 shots)
42
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-30 Travel photography details
Panasonic L10 Travel photography details
49
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Timelapse function
low battery life (750 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
51
lighter than average (556g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-30 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic L10 Landscape photography highlights
52
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery life (750 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
49
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-30 Vlogging details
Panasonic L10 Vlogging details
18
can't shoot video
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic L10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-30 and Panasonic L10
 Olympus E-30Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
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