Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic TS1
60 Imaging
47 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
- Announced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
- Refreshed by Panasonic TS2
Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic TS1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is pretty close but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and TS1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-30 was revealed 2 months later than the TS1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-30 matches up versus the TS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic TS1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-30 Gallery & Panasonic TS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Panasonic TS1
E-30 | TS1 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus E-30
TS1 | E-30 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic TS1
E-30 | TS1 | |||
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Introduced | March 2009 | January 2009 | Same age | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-30 has outer measurements of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") and a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic TS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the E-30 compared to the TS1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-30 and TS1 is 60 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-30 and TS1.
As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The E-30 has the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh easier.
Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications
Olympus E-30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus E-30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT1 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-03-24 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal II LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 695 gr (1.53 pounds) | 189 gr (0.42 pounds) |
Dimensions | 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 530 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 750 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLM-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $1,299 | $380 |