Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS30

Below is a detailed review of the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic ZS30, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is pretty close but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and ZS30 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1X was announced 6 years later than the ZS30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-M1X grades vs the ZS30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X comes with external dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic ZS30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1X versus the ZS30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and ZS30 is 54 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and ZS30.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M1X having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1X will render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern E-M1X provides a benefit in sensor innovation.