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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Launched November 2010
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PL1
  • Later Model is Olympus E-PL2
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic TS30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL1s (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and TS30 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL1s was introduced 5 years before the TS30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the E-PL1s matches up versus the TS30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Panasonic TS30

 E-PL1s TS30 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Olympus E-PL1s

 TS30 E-PL1s 
RevealedJanuary 2015November 2010More recent by 50 months

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic TS30

 E-PL1s TS30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1s enjoys physical dimensions 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 TS30 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL1s versus Panasonic TS30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL1s against the TS30.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL1s and TS30 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1s and TS30.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-PL1s with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic TS30 will offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older E-PL1s is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL1s
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
60
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
35
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PL1s
Street photography with Panasonic TS30
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Sports photography camera
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery power (290 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL1s
Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low battery power (290 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
74
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography details
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery power (290 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging highlights
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic TS30
 Olympus PEN E-PL1sPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL1s Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2010-11-16 2015-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Truepic V -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s -
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 334g (0.74 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 pictures 250 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $599 $180