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Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic S1R

The Olympus E-30 and the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R are two enthusiast cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in November 2008 and February 2019. The E-30 is a DSLR, while the S1R is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The cameras are based on a Four Thirds (E-30) and a full frame (S1R) sensor. The Olympus has a resolution of 12.2 megapixels, whereas the Panasonic provides 46.7 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Olympus E-30
versus
Panasonic S1R
Olympus E-30   Panasonic S1R
Digital single lens reflex Mirrorless system camera
Four Thirds lenses Leica L mount lenses
12.2 MP – Four Thirds sensor 46.7 MP – Full Frame sensor
no Video 4K/60p Video
ISO 100-3,200 ISO 100-25,600 (50 - 51,200)
Optical viewfinder Electronic viewfinder (5760k dots)
2.7" LCD – 230k dots 3.2" LCD – 2100k dots
Swivel screen (not touch-sensitive) Fully flexible touchscreen
5 shutter flaps per second 9 shutter flaps per second
In-body stabilizationIn-body stabilization
not weather sealedWeathersealed body
750 shots per battery charge380 shots per battery charge
142 x 108 x 75 mm, 701 g 149 x 110 x 97 mm, 1016 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Olympus E-30 and the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The side-by-side display below illustrates the physical size and weight of the Olympus E-30 and the Panasonic S1R. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive views from the front, the top, and the rear side are shown. All width, height and depth dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

Size Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic S1R
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Comparison E-30 or S1R rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Panasonic S1R is notably larger (7 percent) than the Olympus E-30. Moreover, the S1R is substantially heavier (45 percent) than the E-30. It is noteworthy in this context that the S1R is splash and dust-proof, while the E-30 does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. Hence, you might want to study and compare the specifications of available lenses in order to get the full picture of the size and weight of the two camera systems.

Concerning battery life, the E-30 gets 750 shots out of its Olympus BLM-1 battery, while the S1R can take 380 images on a single charge of its Panasonic DMW-BLJ31 power pack. The power pack in the S1R can be charged via the USB port, which can be very convenient when travelling.

The following table provides a synthesis of the main physical specifications of the two cameras and other similar ones. If you want to switch the focus of the display and review another camera pair, you can move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible camera comparisons there.

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Olympus E-30 142 mm 108 mm 75 mm 701 g 750 i Nov 2008 US$ 1 299ebay.com
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Panasonic S1R 149 mm 110 mm 97 mm 1016 g 380 i Feb 2019 US$ 3 699ebay.com
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Nikon Z7 134 mm 101 mm 67 mm 675 g 330 i Aug 2018 US$ 3 399ebay.com
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Olympus E-3 142 mm 116 mm 75 mm 876 g 750 i Oct 2007 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-410 130 mm 91 mm 53 mm 435 g 500 i Mar 2007 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-420 130 mm 91 mm 53 mm 440 g 500 i Mar 2008 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus E-450 130 mm 91 mm 53 mm 440 g 500 i Mar 2009 US$ 499ebay.com
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Olympus E-510 136 mm 92 mm 68 mm 538 g 750 i Mar 2007 US$ 799ebay.com
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Olympus E-520 136 mm 92 mm 68 mm 535 g 750 i May 2008 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-600 130 mm 94 mm 60 mm 535 g 500 i Aug 2009 US$ 449ebay.com
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Olympus E-620 130 mm 94 mm 60 mm 521 g 500 i Feb 2009 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-P1 121 mm 70 mm 36 mm 355 g 300 i Jun 2009 US$ 799ebay.com
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Olympus E-P2 121 mm 70 mm 36 mm 355 g 300 i Nov 2009 US$ 799ebay.com
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Panasonic S1 149 mm 110 mm 97 mm 1017 g 400 i Feb 2019 US$ 2 499ebay.com
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Panasonic S1H 151 mm 114 mm 110 mm 1052 g 400 i May 2019 US$ 3 999 amazon.com
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Panasonic S1R II 134 mm 102 mm 92 mm 795 g 350 i May 2025 US$ 3 299 amazon.com
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Sony A99 II 143 mm 104 mm 76 mm 849 g 490 i Sep 2016 US$ 3 199ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The retail prices at the time of the camera’s release place the model in the market relative to other models in the producer’s line-up and the competition. The E-30 was launched at a markedly lower price (by 65 percent) than the S1R, which puts it into a different market segment. Normally, street prices remain initially close to the MSRP, but after a couple of months, the first discounts appear. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.

Sensor comparison

The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be associated with larger, more expensive camera bodies and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Olympus E-30 features a Four Thirds sensor and the Panasonic S1R a full frame sensor. The sensor area in the S1R is 284 percent bigger. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 2.0 and 1.0. The sensor in the E-30 has a native 4:3 aspect ratio, while the one in the S1R offers a 3:2 aspect.

Olympus E-30 and Panasonic S1R sensor measures

With 46.7MP, the S1R offers a higher resolution than the E-30 (12.2MP), but the S1R nevertheless has marginally larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 4.30μm versus 4.29μm for the E-30) due to its larger sensor. Moreover, the S1R is a much more recent model (by 10 years and 2 months) than the E-30, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixel-units. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the S1R has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.

The resolution advantage of the Panasonic S1R implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the S1R for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 41.8 x 27.9 inches or 106.3 x 70.9 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 33.5 x 22.3 inches or 85 x 56.7 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 27.9 x 18.6 inches or 70.8 x 47.3 cm. The corresponding values for the Olympus E-30 are 20.2 x 15.1 inches or 51.2 x 38.4 cm for good quality, 16.1 x 12.1 inches or 41 x 30.7 cm for very good quality, and 13.4 x 10.1 inches or 34.1 x 25.6 cm for excellent quality prints.

Unlike the E-30, the S1R has the capacity to capture high quality composite images (187MP) by combining multiple shots after shifting its sensor by miniscule distances. This multi-shot, pixel-shift mode is most suitable for photography of stationary objects (landscapes, studio scenes).

The Olympus E-30 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 3200. The corresponding ISO settings for the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R are ISO 100 to ISO 25600, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 50-51200.

Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

E-30 versus S1R MP

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service determines an overall sensor rating, as well as sub-scores for low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and color depth ("DXO Portrait"). Of the two cameras under consideration, the S1R offers substantially better image quality than the E-30 (overall score 45 points higher). The advantage is based on 5.1 bits higher color depth, 3.7 EV in additional dynamic range, and 2.7 stops in additional low light sensitivity. The table below summarizes the physical sensor characteristics and sensor quality findings and compares them across a set of similar cameras.

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Olympus E-30 Four Thirds 12.2 4032 3024i21.310.453055
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Panasonic S1R Full Frame 46.7 8368 55844K/60p26.414.13525100
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Nikon Z7 Full Frame 45.4 8256 55044K/30p26.314.6266899
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Olympus E-3 Four Thirds 10.0 3648 2736i21.610.557156
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Olympus E-410 Four Thirds 10.0 3648 2736i21.110.049451
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Olympus E-420 Four Thirds 10.0 3648 2736i21.510.452756
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Olympus E-450 Four Thirds 10.0 3648 2736i21.510.551256
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Olympus E-510 Four Thirds 10.0 3648 2736i21.210.044252
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Olympus E-520 Four Thirds 10.0 3648 2736i21.410.454855
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Olympus E-600 Four Thirds 12.2 4032 3024i21.510.354155
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Olympus E-620 Four Thirds 12.2 4032 3024i21.310.353655
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Olympus E-P1 Four Thirds 12.2 4032 3024720/30p21.410.453655
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Olympus E-P2 Four Thirds 12.2 4032 3024720/30p21.510.450556
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Panasonic S1 Full Frame 24.0 6000 40004K/60p25.214.5333395
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Panasonic S1H Full Frame 24.0 6000 40006K/30p25.214.2280594
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Panasonic S1R II Full Frame 44.2 8144 54248K/30p25.414.8340697
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Sony A99 II Full Frame 42.2 7952 53044K/30p25.413.4231792
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but also of capturing video footage. The S1R indeed provides for movie recording, while the E-30 does not. The highest resolution format that the S1R can use is 4K/60p.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a variety of features. For example, the S1R has an electronic viewfinder (5760k dots), while the E-30 has an optical one. Both systems have their advantages, with the electronic viewfinder making it possible to project supplementary shooting information into the framing view, whereas the optical viewfinder offers lag-free viewing and a very clear framing image. The viewfinder in the S1R offers a wider field of view (100%) than the one in the E-30 (98%), so that a larger proportion of the captured image is visible in the finder. In addition, the viewfinder of the S1R has a higher magnification (0.78x vs 0.51x), so that the size of the image transmitted appears closer to the size seen with the naked human eye. The following table reports on some other key feature differences and similarities of the Olympus E-30, the Panasonic S1R, and comparable cameras.

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Olympus E-30optical i2.7 / 230 swivel i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Panasonic S1R5760 i3.2 / 2100 full-flex i 1/8000s 9.0/s i i
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Nikon Z73690 i3.2 / 2100 tilting i 1/8000s 9.0/s i i
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Olympus E-3optical i2.5 / 230 swivel i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Olympus E-410optical i2.5 / 215 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Olympus E-420optical i2.7 / 215 fixed i 1/4000s 3.5/s i i
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Olympus E-450optical i2.7 / 215 fixed i 1/4000s 3.5/s i i
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Olympus E-510optical i2.5 / 215 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Olympus E-520optical i2.7 / 215 fixed i 1/4000s 3.5/s i i
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Olympus E-600optical i2.7 / 230 swivel i 1/4000s 4.0/s i i
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Olympus E-620optical i2.7 / 230 swivel i 1/4000s 4.0/s i i
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Olympus E-P1i i3.0 / 230 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Olympus E-P2optional i3.0 / 230 fixed i 1/4000s 3.0/s i i
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Panasonic S15760 i3.2 / 2100 full-flex i 1/8000s 9.0/s i i
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Panasonic S1H5760 i3.2 / 2330 swivel i 1/8000s 9.0/s i i
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Panasonic S1R II5760 i3.2 / 1840 full-flex i 1/8000s 9.0/s i i
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Sony A99 II2400 i3.0 / 1229 full-flex i 1/8000s 12.0/s i i
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One difference between the cameras concerns the presence of an on-board flash. The E-30 has one, while the S1R does not. While the built-in flash of the E-30 is not very powerful, it can at times be useful as a fill-in light.

The E-30 has an articulated LCD that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in snapping selfies. In contrast, the S1R does not have a selfie-screen.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, the S1R is one of those camera that have an additional electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

The Panasonic S1R has an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The E-30 writes its imaging data to Compact Flash or xD Picture cards, while the S1R uses SDXC or XQD cards. Both cameras feature dual card slots, which can be very useful in case a memory card fails.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Olympus E-30 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Olympus E-30ii / iiii2.0iii
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Panasonic S1Ristereo / monoiifull3.1iii
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Nikon Z7istereo / monoiimicro3.1iii
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Olympus E-410ii / iiii2.0iii
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Olympus E-420ii / iiii2.0iii
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Olympus E-450ii / iiii2.0iii
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Olympus E-510ii / iiii2.0iii
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Olympus E-520ii / iiii2.0iii
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Olympus E-600ii / iiii2.0iii
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Olympus E-620ii / iiii2.0iii
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Olympus E-P1istereo / iiimini2.0iii
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Olympus E-P2istereo / iiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic S1istereo / monoiifull3.1iii
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Panasonic S1Histereo / monoiifull3.1iii
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Panasonic S1R IIistereo / monoiifull3.2iii
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Sony A99 IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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It is notable that the S1R offers wifi support, which can be a very convenient means to transfer image data to an off-camera location. In contrast, the E-30 does not provide wifi capability.

Studio photographers will appreciate that the Panasonic S1R (unlike the E-30) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.

Both the E-30 and the S1R have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The S1R was replaced by the Panasonic S1R II, while the E-30 does not have a direct successor. Further information on the features and operation of the E-30 and S1R can be found, respectively, in the Olympus E-30 Manual (free pdf) or the online Panasonic S1R Manual.

Review summary

So how do things add up? Is the Olympus E-30 better than the Panasonic S1R or vice versa? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants.

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Arguments in favor of the Olympus E-30:

  • Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
  • Brighter framing: Features an optical viewfinder for clear, lag-free composition.
  • More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
  • Less heavy: Is lighter (by 315g or 31 percent) and hence easier to carry around.
  • Longer lasting: Can take more shots (750 versus 380) on a single battery charge.
  • Easier fill-in: Is equipped with a small onboard flash to brighten deep shadow areas.
  • More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (65 percent cheaper at launch).
  • More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in November 2008).

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Reasons to prefer the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R:

  • More detail: Has more megapixels (46.7 vs 12.2MP), which boosts linear resolution by 100%.
  • Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
  • High quality composites: Can combine several shots after pixel-shifting its sensor.
  • Better image quality: Scores substantially higher (45 points) in the DXO overall evaluation.
  • Richer colors: Generates noticeably more natural colors (5.1 bits more color depth).
  • More dynamic range: Captures a broader range of light and dark details (3.7 EV of extra DR).
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Can shoot in dim conditions (2.7 stops ISO advantage).
  • Broader imaging potential: Can capture not only stills but also 4K/60p video.
  • More framing info: Has an electronic viewfinder that displays shooting data.
  • More complete view: Has a viewfinder with a larger field of view (100% vs 98%).
  • Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.78x vs 0.51x).
  • Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.2" vs 2.7") for image review and settings control.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (2100k vs 230k dots).
  • Fewer buttons to press: Has a touchscreen to facilitate handling and shooting adjustments.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (9 vs 5 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Less disturbing: Has an electronic shutter option for completely silent shooting.
  • Easier time-lapse photography: Has an intervalometer built-in for low frequency shooting.
  • Easier travel charging: Can be conveniently charged via its USB port.
  • Better sealing: Is splash and dust sealed for shooting in inclement weather conditions.
  • More legacy lens friendly: Can use many non-native lenses via adapters.
  • Faster data transfer: Supports a more advanced USB protocol (3.1 vs 2.0).
  • Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
  • Easier wireless transfer: Supports Bluetooth for image sharing without cables.
  • Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
  • More modern: Reflects 10 years and 2 months of technical progress since the E-30 launch.

If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the S1R is the clear winner of the contest (25 : 8 points). However, the pertinence of the various camera strengths will differ across photographers, so that you might want to weigh individual camera traits according to their importance for your own imaging needs before making a camera decision. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

E-30 08:25 S1R

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Olympus E-30 and the Panasonic S1R place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera and Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it remains partial and cannot reveal, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance when actually working with the E-30 or the S1R. User reviews that are available, for instance, at amazon can sometimes shed light on these issues, but such feedback is all too often partial, inconsistent, and inaccurate.

Expert reviews

This is why hands-on reviews by experts are important. The adjacent summary-table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Olympus E-30......71/1004.5/54/5 Nov 2008 US$ 1 299ebay.com
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Panasonic S1R4.5/5..4.6/589/1004.5/54.5/5 Feb 2019 US$ 3 699ebay.com
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Nikon Z75/5+4.8/589/1004.5/55/5 Aug 2018 US$ 3 399ebay.com
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Olympus E-3..88/100..+ +o4/5 Oct 2007 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-410..86/100..+ +4/54.5/5 Mar 2007 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-420..85/100..+ +4/54.5/5 Mar 2008 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus E-450........4/54/5 Mar 2009 US$ 499ebay.com
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Olympus E-510..89/100..+ +3.5/54.5/5 Mar 2007 US$ 799ebay.com
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Olympus E-520..87/100..+ +4.5/54.5/5 May 2008 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-600..........4.5/5 Aug 2009 US$ 449ebay.com
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Olympus E-6203/588/100..72/1004.5/55/5 Feb 2009 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-P1..+..66/1004/54.5/5 Jun 2009 US$ 799ebay.com
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Olympus E-P23/5+..69/1004/54.5/5 Nov 2009 US$ 799ebay.com
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Panasonic S14.5/5+ +4.5/588/1004.5/54/5 Feb 2019 US$ 2 499ebay.com
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Panasonic S1H....4/590/100.... May 2019 US$ 3 999 amazon.com
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Panasonic S1R II............ May 2025 US$ 3 299 amazon.com
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Sony A99 II....4.5/585/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2016 US$ 3 199ebay.com
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Care should be taken when interpreting the review scores above, though. The ratings are only valid when referring to cameras in the same category and of the same age. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and rating-comparisons among cameras that span long time periods or concern very differently equipped models make little sense. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.

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Specifications: Olympus E-30 vs Panasonic S1R

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Olympus E-30 Panasonic S1R
Camera Type Digital single lens reflex Mirrorless system camera
Camera Lens Four Thirds lenses Leica L mount lenses
Launch Date November 2008 February 2019
Launch Price USD 1,299 USD 3,699
Sensor Specs Olympus E-30 Panasonic S1R
Sensor Technology CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format Four Thirds Sensor Full Frame Sensor
Sensor Size 17.3 x 13.0 mm 36.0 x 24.0 mm
Sensor Area 224.9 mm2 864 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 21.6 mm 43.3 mm
Crop Factor 2.0x 1.0x
Sensor Resolution 12.2 Megapixels 46.7 Megapixels
Image Resolution 4032 x 3024 pixels 8368 x 5584 pixels
Pixel Pitch 4.29 μm 4.30 μm
Pixel Density 5.42 MP/cm2 5.41 MP/cm2
Moiré control Anti-Alias filter no AA filter
Movie Capability no Video 4K/60p Video
ISO Setting 100 - 3,200 ISO 100 - 25,600 ISO
ISO Boost no Enhancement 50 - 51,200 ISO
Image Processor TruePic III+ Venus
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 55 100
DXO Color Depth (bits) 21.3 26.4
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 10.4 14.1
DXO Low Light (ISO) 530 3525
Screen Specs Olympus E-30 Panasonic S1R
Viewfinder Type Optical viewfinder Electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 98% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.51x 0.78x
Viewfinder Resolution 5760k dots
Top-Level Screen Control Panel Control Panel
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 2.7inch 3.2inch
LCD Resolution 230k dots 2100k dots
LCD Attachment Swivel screen Fully flexible screen
Touch Input no Touchscreen Touchscreen
Shooting Specs Olympus E-30 Panasonic S1R
Focus System Phase-detect AF Contrast-detect AF
Manual Focusing Aidno Peaking FeatureFocus Peaking
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous Shooting 5 shutter flaps/s 9 shutter flaps/s
Electronic Shutterno E-Shutterup to 1/8000s
Time-Lapse Photographyno IntervalometerIntervalometer built-in
Image StabilizationIn-body stabilizationIn-body stabilization
Fill Flash Built-in Flash no On-Board Flash
Storage Medium CF or XD cards SDXC or XQD cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Dual card slots Dual card slots
Connectivity Specs Olympus E-30 Panasonic S1R
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
Studio Flash no PC Sync PC Sync socket
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 3.1
HDMI Port no HDMI full HDMI
Microphone Port no MIC socket External MIC port
Headphone Socket no Headphone port Headphone port
Wifi Support no Wifi Wifi built-in
Bluetooth Support no Bluetooth Bluetooth built-in
Body Specs Olympus E-30 Panasonic S1R
Environmental Sealingnot weather sealedWeathersealed body
Battery Type Olympus BLM-1 Panasonic DMW-BLJ31
Battery Life (CIPA)750 shots per charge380 shots per charge
In-Camera Charging no USB charging USB charging
Body Dimensions 142 x 108 x 75 mm
(5.6 x 4.3 x 3.0 in)
149 x 110 x 97 mm
(5.9 x 4.3 x 3.8 in)
Camera Weight 701 g (24.7 oz) 1016 g (35.8 oz)
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