Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic ZS30
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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
- Introduced October 2013
- Renewed by Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS25
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS35
Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-M1 versus Panasonic ZS30, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and ZS30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-M1 was unveiled 10 months after the ZS30 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-M1 grades against the ZS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Panasonic ZS30
E-M1 | ZS30 | |||
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Introduced | October 2013 | January 2013 | More modern by 10 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 920k | Sharper screen (+117k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Olympus E-M1
ZS30 | E-M1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic ZS30
E-M1 | ZS30 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 features exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-M1 versus Panasonic ZS30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M1 versus the ZS30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and ZS30 is 71 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 and ZS30.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS30 will provide extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 should have an edge in sensor technology.
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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ40 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-10-28 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePIC VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Flash Auto, 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 | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/320 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 497 gr (1.10 lb) | 198 gr (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 757 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 260 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLN-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $799 | $250 |