Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic LZ30
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Introduced May 2013
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
- Announced January 2013
- Old Model is Panasonic LZ20
- Renewed by Panasonic LZ40
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview
Following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus E-PM2 versus Panasonic LZ30, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is fairly similar but the E-PM2 (Four Thirds) and LZ30 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PM2 was brought out 5 months after the LZ30 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-PM2 matches up versus the LZ30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic LZ30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Panasonic LZ30
E-PM2 | LZ30 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Olympus E-PM2
LZ30 | E-PM2 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic LZ30
E-PM2 | LZ30 | |||
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Announced | May 2013 | January 2013 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM2 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-PM2 versus Panasonic LZ30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the E-PM2 vs the LZ30.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and LZ30 is 89 and 66 respectively.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM2 and LZ30.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor sizes. The E-PM2 provides the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler.
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-05-21 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 35 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 15 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 269g (0.59 lb) | 552g (1.22 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 932 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | 380 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 0r 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $448 | $230 |