Control Panel on the Olympus E-300?
Unlike some professional cameras, the Olympus Evolt E-300 does not have a top-level display. The verification of camera settings is instead done by looking at the position of control dials and, most importantly, by checking the rear LCD screen.
Top view of the Olympus E-300
Screen specs
Below is an overview of all the main screen specifications of the E-300. In particular, the rear LCD measures 1.8 inches and offers a resolution of 134,000 dots. The panel is not touch sensitive.
Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder | |
Viewfinder Field of View | 95% | |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.5x | |
Top-Level Screen | no Top Display | |
LCD Size | 1.8 inch | |
LCD Resolution | 134k dots | |
LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | |
Touch Input | No touchscreen |
Camera to camera comparisons
The Olympus Evolt E-300 is a DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera that was announced in September 2004 and is equipped with a Four Thirds sensor. It offers a resolution of 8 megapixel. In the United States, the camera was initially launched at a price of $799.
The table below compares the rear screen specs of the Olympus E-300 to those of several similar cameras. Additionally, the table includes some information on other core features, such as the viewfinder, shutter, flash, and image stabilization system.
Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or 000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Specifications (inch/000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Mech Shutter Speed |
Shutter Flaps (1/sec) |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
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1. | Olympus E-300 | optical | n | 1.8 / 134 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 2.5/s | Y | n | |
2. | Canon XT | optical | n | 1.8 / 115 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 3.0/s | Y | n | |
3. | Leica Digilux 3 | optical | n | 2.5 / 207 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 3.0/s | Y | n | |
4. | Olympus E-1 | optical | Y | 1.8 / 134 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 3.0/s | n | n | |
5. | Olympus E-330 | optical | n | 2.5 / 215 | tilting | n | 1/4000s | 3.0/s | Y | n | |
6. | Olympus E-400 | optical | n | 2.5 / 215 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 3.0/s | Y | n | |
7. | Olympus E-410 | optical | n | 2.5 / 215 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 3.0/s | Y | n | |
8. | Olympus E-500 | optical | n | 2.5 / 215 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 2.5/s | Y | n | |
9. | Olympus E-510 | optical | n | 2.5 / 215 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 3.0/s | Y | Y | |
10. | Olympus E-520 | optical | n | 2.7 / 215 | fixed | n | 1/4000s | 3.5/s | Y | Y | |
11. | Olympus E-620 | optical | n | 2.7 / 230 | swivel | n | 1/4000s | 4.0/s | Y | Y | |
Note: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one. |
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Camera Model | Olympus E-300 | |
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Camera Type | Digital single lens reflex | |
Camera Lens | Four Thirds lenses | |
Launch Date | September 2004 | |
Launch Price | USD 799 | |
Sensor Specs | ||
Sensor Technology | CCD | |
Sensor Format | Four Thirds Sensor | |
Sensor Size | 17.3 x 13.0 mm | |
Sensor Area | 225 mm2 | |
Sensor Diagonal | 21.6 mm | |
Crop Factor | 2.0x | |
Sensor Resolution | 8 Megapixels | |
Image Resolution | 3 264 x 2 448 pixels | |
Pixel Pitch | 5.30 μm | |
Pixel Density | 3.55 MP/cm2 | |
Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | |
Movie Capability | no Video | |
ISO Setting | 100 - 400 ISO | |
ISO Boost | 100 - 1 600 ISO | |
Image Processor | TruePic | |
Screen Specs | ||
Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder | |
Viewfinder Field of View | 95% | |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.5x | |
Top-Level Screen | no Top Display | |
LCD Size | 1.8 inch | |
LCD Resolution | 134k dots | |
LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | |
Touch Input | No touchscreen | |
Shooting Specs | ||
Focus System | Phase-detect AF | |
Manual Focusing Aid | no Peaking Feature | |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000s | |
Continuous Shooting | 2.5 shutter flaps/s | |
Shutter Life Expectancy | 100 000 actuations | |
Silent Shooting | no E-Shutter | |
Time Lapse Photography | no Intervalometer | |
Fill Flash | Built-in Flash | |
Storage Medium | CF or XD cards | |
Single or Dual Card Slots | Dual card slots | |
Connectivity Specs | ||
External Flash | Hotshoe | |
USB Connector | USB 2.0 | |
HDMI Port | no HDMI | |
Wifi Support | no Wifi | |
Body Specs | ||
Battery Type | Olympus BLM-1 power pack | |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 750 shots per charge | |
Body Dimensions |
147 x 85 x 64 mm (5.8 x 3.3 x 2.5 in) |
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Camera Weight | 624 g (22.0 oz) |
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