| General | Olympus E-30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | E-30 | Lumix DMC-TS6 |
| Predecessor Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
| MSRP | $299 | |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | DSLR | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Olympus E-30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Micro Four Thirds | 1/2.33-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 17.3 x 13 mm | 6.08 x 4.56 mm |
| Total Pixels | 13 Megapixel | 17.5 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 12 Megapixel | 16.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 3,200 | 100 - 6,400 |
| Photo | Olympus E-30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | TruePic III+ | |
| Max Image Resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Other Resolutions | 3200 x 2400, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 | 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 3456 x 3456, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Standard, High, Super High | Fine, Standard |
| Bit Depth | 12-bit | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Custom | |
| WB Bracketing | 3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis |
| Focus | Olympus E-30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Center Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 11 | 23 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Olympus E-30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Four Thirds | |
| Crop Factor | 2x | |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 28 - 128 mm | |
| Optical Zoom | 4.6x | |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.3 - 5.9 | |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 30 cm | |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 5 cm | |
| Image Stabilization | Sensor Shift | |
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Olympus E-30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | HyperCrystal II LCD | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 2.7" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Olympus E-30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 98% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.02x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.51x |
| Shutter | Olympus E-30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/8000 sec | 1/1300 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 5.0 fps | 10.0 fps |
| Flash | Olympus E-30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto Manual Fill Red-eye reduction Slow sync with red-eye reduction Slow sync Slow sync 2nd curtain Off | Auto auto w/redeye reduction on slow sync w/redeye reduction off |
| Flash Range | 13.00 m | 5.60 m |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 sec | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | Olympus FL Series | |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal |
| Exposure | Olympus E-30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi |
| Exposure Modes | Auto, Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Scene | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments) | |
| Exposure Bracketing | (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) | ±1 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments) |
| DXO | Olympus E-30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 530 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 21.3 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 10.4 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 55 |
| Video | Olympus E-30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | No | |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD | |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Olympus E-30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | ||
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Olympus E-30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| Remote Control | Optional RM-UC1 |
| Environmental | Olympus E-30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C) | |
| Storage Temperature | -4 - 140°F (-20 - 60°C) | |
| Operating Humidity | 30 - 90% | |
| Storage Humidity | 10 - 90% |
| Physical | Olympus E-30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 142 x 108 x 75 mm (5.59 x 4.25 x 2.95") | 110 x 67 x 29 mm (4.33 x 2.64 x 1.14") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz) | 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7.7 x 5.4 x 2.4" | |
| Package Weight | 1.35 lb |
| Power and Storage | Olympus E-30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | BLM-1 | Lithium ion battery & charger |
| Battery Life | 750 shots | 370 shots |
| Internal Storage | 10 MB | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II), xD Picture Card | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Other | Olympus E-30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 12 or 2 sec | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Orientation Sensor |
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