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Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Olympus E-300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Olympus E-300
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Raise to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 624g - 147 x 85 x 64mm
  • Revealed January 2005
  • Alternative Name is EVOLT E-300
  • Successor is Olympus E-330
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FX48, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and FX48 (12MP) and the E-300 (Four Thirds) and FX48 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The E-300 was introduced 5 years before the FX48 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-300 scores vs the FX48 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-300 over the Panasonic FX48

 E-300 FX48 
Focus manually More precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Olympus E-300

 FX48 E-300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2009January 2005Fresher by 49 months
Display sizing2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution230k134kCrisper display (+96k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-300 and Panasonic FX48

 E-300 FX48 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-300 comes with external dimensions of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FX48 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-300 versus the FX48.

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-300 and FX48 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-300 and FX48.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-300 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FX48 will result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older E-300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-300 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography information
48
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (8MP)
27
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-300 Street photography features
Panasonic FX48 Street photography features
51
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
low maximum ISO (400)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-300
Sports photography with Panasonic FX48
37
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-300 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography features
45
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (8MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
58
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-300 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography factors
43
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (1.8 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
low maximum ISO (400)
lack of Timelapse recording
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-300 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging highlights
9
no video
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-300 and Panasonic FX48
 Olympus E-300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also referred to as EVOLT E-300 Lumix DMC-FX40
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2005-01-10 2009-01-27
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 8MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3264 x 2448 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 400 3200
Max boosted ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 134k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 624g (1.38 lb) 150g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 147 x 85 x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $800 $325