| Olympus E-30 | Nikon D90 | |
| Resolution | 12.3-megapixels | 12.3-megapixels |
| Processor | TruePic III+ Image Processor | EXPEED |
| Sensor size/type | Four Thirds, 17.3 mm (H) x 13.0 mm (V) | 15.8 x 23.6mm CMOS |
| LCD | 230,000 pixel, 2.7 inch articulated LCD | Super density, 3 inch, 920,000 pixels |
| Shutter Speed | 60 – 1/8000 sec, bulb up to 30 minutes | 1/4000 to 30 sec., bulb |
| Flash | Retractable flash, GN=18 @ISO200, (GN=13 @ISO 100.m) | Retractable, auto pop-up flash |
| Movie Mode | No | Yes |
| Color | 13.56 | 14.98 |
| Resolution | 13.03 | 10.47 |
| Dimensions | 5.6 in/141.5 mm (W) x 4.23 in/107.5mm (H) x 2.95 in/75 mm (D), 23.1 oz/655g | 5.2 x 4.1 x 3.0 in./132 x 103 x 77mm 22 oz./ 620g |
| Live View | Manual focus Autofocus: High speed imager AF, Phase-difference detection AF |
Manual focus Autofocus: Face-priority, wide area, normal area |
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According to me, Nikon is the best. I prefer Nikon compared to Olympus. I am very much satisfied with the Nikon D90. I also like the design and its performance.
Olympus is able to use much more higher quality Leica lenses than Nikkor lenses which is a great advantage.