Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic LZ30
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Panasonic LZ30
E-P1 | LZ30 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Olympus E-P1
LZ30 | E-P1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | July 2009 | More modern by 41 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic LZ30
E-P1 | LZ30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and LZ30 is 86 and 66 respectively.
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.
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | |
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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 |