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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Olympus E-P1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Renewed by Olympus E-P2
Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Old Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LZ40
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic LZ30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and LZ30 (16MP) and the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and LZ30 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-P1 was revealed 4 years prior to the LZ30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-P1 scores versus the LZ30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Panasonic LZ30

 E-P1 LZ30 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Olympus E-P1

 LZ30 E-P1 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2009More modern by 41 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic LZ30

 E-P1 LZ30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P1 has exterior dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic LZ30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-P1 versus the LZ30.

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and LZ30 is 86 and 66 respectively.

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P1 and LZ30.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-P1 with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic LZ30 will result in greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged E-P1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography details
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
32
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-P1
Street photography with Panasonic LZ30
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
43
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (552g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-P1
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ30
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
low battery power (300 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 per charge)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography advice
43
no Time Lapse function
low battery power (300 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
56
good battery power (380 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (552 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography information
60
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
low battery power (300 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
45
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good battery power (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Vlogging camera
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
22
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (552 grams)
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic LZ30
 Olympus PEN E-P1Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-P1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-29 2013-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic V -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355g (0.78 lbs) 552g (1.22 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 380 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model BLS-1 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $182 $230