Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic ZS30

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus E-PM1 versus Panasonic ZS30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) and the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and ZS30 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PM1 was released 13 months before the ZS30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-PM1 scores against the ZS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM1 has external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PM1 versus Panasonic ZS30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PM1 and the ZS30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and ZS30 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM1 and ZS30.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PM1 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS30 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged E-PM1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.