Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic LZ30
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Released May 2010
- Newer Model is Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
- Launched January 2013
- Older Model is Panasonic LZ20
- Newer Model is Panasonic LZ40
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview
Here is a extended assessment of the Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic LZ30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and LZ30 (16MP) and the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and LZ30 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-PL1 was manufactured 3 years before the LZ30 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-PL1 matches up against the LZ30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Panasonic LZ30
E-PL1 | LZ30 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Olympus E-PL1
LZ30 | E-PL1 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | May 2010 | Fresher by 32 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Panasonic LZ30
E-PL1 | LZ30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL1 has outside measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic LZ30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-PL1 vs the LZ30.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1 and LZ30 is 86 and 66 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1 and LZ30.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-PL1 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic LZ30 will offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older E-PL1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2010-05-17 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 334 gr (0.74 lb) | 552 gr (1.22 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 487 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 images | 380 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 0r 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $288 | $230 |