Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic TS6

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus E-30 versus Panasonic TS6, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the E-30 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the E-30 (Four Thirds) and TS6 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The E-30 was manufactured 6 years before the TS6 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-30 scores vs the TS6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-30 Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-30 has got physical dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") with a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-30 versus Panasonic TS6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-30 versus the TS6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and TS6 is 60 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-30 and TS6.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-30 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic TS6 will result in greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged E-30 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.