Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic LX10

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-30 versus Panasonic LX10, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-30 (12MP) and LX10 (20MP) and the E-30 (Four Thirds) and LX10 (1") provide different sensor size.

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The E-30 was introduced 8 years prior to the LX10 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-30 matches up versus the LX10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-30 Gallery & Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-30 enjoys exterior measurements of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX10 has proportions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-30 versus Panasonic LX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the E-30 and the LX10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-30 and LX10 is 60 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-30 and LX10.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-30 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic LX10 will offer greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older E-30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.