Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS30
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![Olympus PEN E-PM1 front Olympus PEN E-PM1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Olympus_PEN_E-PM1_0.jpg)
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Launched November 2011
- Replacement is Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS30, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and TS30 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.
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The E-PM1 was revealed 4 years earlier than the TS30 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-PM1 matches up against the TS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Panasonic TS30
E-PM1 | TS30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Olympus E-PM1
TS30 | E-PM1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | November 2011 | More modern by 38 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic TS30
E-PM1 | TS30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PM1 offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PM1 against the TS30.
![Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PM1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS30-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM1 and TS30 is 89 and 95 respectively.
![Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PM1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM1 and TS30.
As you have seen, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PM1 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic TS30 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged E-PM1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PM1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-PEN-E-PM1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT30 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Launched | 2011-11-23 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 1.3 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 265 gr (0.58 lb) | 142 gr (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 499 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 250 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $499 | $180 |