Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic XS1
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
- Announced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Revealed January 2013
Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic XS1, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the E-30 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the E-30 (Four Thirds) and XS1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-30 was released 4 years prior to the XS1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-30 grades against the XS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic XS1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-30 Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Panasonic XS1
E-30 | XS1 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Olympus E-30
XS1 | E-30 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | March 2009 | Newer by 46 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic XS1
E-30 | XS1 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-30 provides physical dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic XS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E-30 compared to the XS1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and XS1 is 60 and 97 respectively.
Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-30 and XS1.
Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-30 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic XS1 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-30 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
Olympus E-30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus E-30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-03-24 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 45 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal II LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m | 4.40 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 695 gr (1.53 lbs) | 103 gr (0.23 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | 260 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLM-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $1,299 | $130 |