Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K-30

Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K-30, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the E-3 (10MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the E-3 (Four Thirds) and K-30 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-3 was unveiled 5 years before the K-30 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-3 matches up versus the K-30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-3 and Pentax K-30. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-3 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-3 offers physical measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-30 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-3 vs Pentax K-30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the E-3 and the K-30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-3 and K-30 is 56 and 63 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-3 and K-30.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-3 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-30 will offer you greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older E-3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.