Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS30
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS30 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 April 2010
- Succeeded the Olympus E-P1
- Replacement is Olympus E-P3
(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
- Launched January 2013
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS25
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS35
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-P2 versus Panasonic ZS30, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and ZS30 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-P2 was announced 3 years earlier than the ZS30 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-P2 grades versus the ZS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Panasonic ZS30
E-P2 | ZS30 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Olympus E-P2
ZS30 | E-P2 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | April 2010 | Newer by 33 months | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic ZS30
E-P2 | ZS30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P2 provides exterior dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-P2 versus Panasonic ZS30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the E-P2 compared to the ZS30.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and ZS30 is 86 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P2 and ZS30.
To sum up, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-P2 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS30 will offer you extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ40 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2010-04-22 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 355 grams (0.78 lbs) | 198 grams (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 505 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 260 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $799 | $250 |