Olympus E-420 vs Olympus E-30

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      Specifications

      General Olympus E-420 Olympus E-30
      BrandOlympusOlympus
      ModelE-420E-30
      Predecessor ModelOlympus E-410
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Olympus E-420 Olympus E-30
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels12 Megapixel13 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.0 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600100 - 3,200
      Photo Olympus E-420 Olympus E-30
      ProcessorTruePic IIITruePic III+
      Max Image Resolution3648 x 27364032 x 3024
      Other Resolutions3200 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 4803200 x 2400, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:31:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsStandard, High, Super HighStandard, High, Super High
      Bit Depth12-bit12-bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Daylight, Cloudy, ShadeAuto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Custom
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Olympus E-420 Olympus E-30
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Continuous
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points311
      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-420 Olympus E-30
      Lens MountFour ThirdsFour Thirds
      Crop Factor2x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Olympus E-420 Olympus E-30
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyHyperCrystal II LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.7"2.7"
      Screen Resolution230k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Olympus E-420 Olympus E-30
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%98%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.92x1.02x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.46x0.51x
      Shutter Olympus E-420 Olympus E-30
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.5 fps5.0 fps
      Flash Olympus E-420 Olympus E-30
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto FP
      Manual
      Red-Eye      		Auto
      Manual
      Fill
      Red-eye reduction
      Slow sync with red-eye reduction
      Slow sync
      Slow sync 2nd curtain
      Off
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10013.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/250 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemOlympus FL SeriesOlympus FL Series
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Olympus E-420 Olympus E-30
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, SceneAuto, Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Scene
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±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)
      DXO Olympus E-420 Olympus E-30
      DxO Low Light ISO527530
      DxO Color Depth21.521.3
      DxO Dynamic Range10.410.4
      DxO Overall Score5655
      Video Olympus E-420 Olympus E-30
      Internal Recording ModesNoNo
      Interval Recording
      Terminals Olympus E-420 Olympus E-30
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Built-in Microphone
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Olympus E-420 Olympus E-30
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wire/ InfraRed Optional RM-UC1
      Environmental Olympus E-420 Olympus E-30
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
      Storage Temperature-4 - 140°F (-20 - 60°C)-4 - 140°F (-20 - 60°C)
      Operating Humidity30 - 90%30 - 90%
      Storage Humidity10 - 90%10 - 90%
      Physical Olympus E-420 Olympus E-30
      Dimensions130 x 91 x 53 mm (5.12 x 3.58 x 2.09")142 x 108 x 75 mm (5.59 x 4.25 x 2.95")
      Weight (inc. batteries)426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz)695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
      Power and Storage Olympus E-420 Olympus E-30
      Battery PackBLM-1
      Battery Life500 shots750 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II), xD Picture CardSingle Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II), xD Picture Card
      Other Olympus E-420 Olympus E-30
      Self Timer 2 or 12 sec 12 or 2 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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