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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-3
Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic LZ20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LZ40
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic LZ30, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and LZ30 (16MP) and the E-5 (Four Thirds) and LZ30 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The E-5 was introduced 23 months earlier than the LZ30 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-5 scores vs the LZ30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Panasonic LZ30

 E-5 LZ30 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Olympus E-5

 LZ30 E-5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2011Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic LZ30

 E-5 LZ30 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-5 features physical measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-5 and Panasonic LZ30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E-5 compared to the LZ30.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and LZ30 is 58 and 66 respectively.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-5 and LZ30.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-5 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic LZ30 will result in extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged E-5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-5 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography features
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
32
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-5 Street photography features
Panasonic LZ30 Street photography features
71
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
weather proof
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (552 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-5 Sports photography details
Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography details
59
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
47
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (380 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-5
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ30
56
weather proof
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
56
great battery life (380 per charge)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (552g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-5
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ30
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
MP count low (12MP)
lack of Timelapse function
45
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery life (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-5
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ30
64
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
comes with microphone jack
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
22
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
more heavy than others (552 grams)
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Olympus E-5 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Panasonic LZ30
 Olympus E-5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-02-03 2013-01-07
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic V+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech HyperCrystal transmissive LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 18.00 m (at ISO 200) 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 800g (1.76 lbs) 552g (1.22 lbs)
Physical dimensions 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 519 not tested
Other
Battery life 870 images 380 images
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery ID BLM-5 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 One
Launch cost $1,700 $230