Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS30
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
- Launched February 2020
- Older Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Launched January 2013
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS25
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS35
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus E-M1 III versus Panasonic ZS30, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is fairly close but the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and ZS30 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-M1 III was brought out 7 years after the ZS30 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-M1 III grades versus the ZS30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Panasonic ZS30
E-M1 III | ZS30 | |||
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Launched | February 2020 | January 2013 | More modern by 87 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 920k | Clearer display (+117k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Olympus E-M1 III
ZS30 | E-M1 III |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic ZS30
E-M1 III | ZS30 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 III features exterior measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 III versus Panasonic ZS30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the E-M1 III and the ZS30.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and ZS30 is 67 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 III and ZS30.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 III due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M1 III will render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent E-M1 III will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ40 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2020-02-11 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic IX | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 23 |
Cross type focus points | 121 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1200s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 60.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 580g (1.28 lbs) | 198g (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 shots | 260 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLH-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 2 | Single |
Retail cost | $1,800 | $250 |