Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS30
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Revealed May 2010
- Later Model is Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Released January 2013
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS25
- Updated by Panasonic ZS35
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Olympus E-PL1 versus Panasonic ZS30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) and the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and ZS30 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PL1 was introduced 3 years before the ZS30 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-PL1 grades versus the ZS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Panasonic ZS30
E-PL1 | ZS30 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Olympus E-PL1
ZS30 | E-PL1 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | May 2010 | Newer by 32 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Panasonic ZS30
E-PL1 | ZS30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL1 has outer measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PL1 versus Panasonic ZS30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the E-PL1 compared to the ZS30.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1 and ZS30 is 86 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1 and ZS30.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL1 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS30 will give you extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ40 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-05-17 | 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 dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.00 m | 6.40 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 334 grams (0.74 lb) | 198 grams (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 487 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 photographs | 260 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $288 | $250 |