Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic ZS5
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
- Introduced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
- Announced June 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Olympus E-30 versus Panasonic ZS5, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is very similar but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and ZS5 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-30 was manufactured 14 months earlier than the ZS5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the E-30 grades versus the ZS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic ZS5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-30 Gallery & Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Panasonic ZS5
E-30 | ZS5 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Olympus E-30
ZS5 | E-30 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | March 2009 | Newer by 14 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic ZS5
E-30 | ZS5 | |||
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Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-30 has external measurements of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") and a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-30 versus Panasonic ZS5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-30 and the ZS5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-30 and ZS5 is 60 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-30 and ZS5.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The E-30 provides the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier. The more aged E-30 is going to be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications
Olympus E-30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus E-30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ8 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-03-24 | 2010-06-16 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal II LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | 5.30 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 695 gr (1.53 pounds) | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") | 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 530 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 750 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | 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 |
Launch cost | $1,299 | $300 |