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Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
60
Imaging
46
Features
54
Overall
49
Olympus E-30 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Olympus E-30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
  • Introduced March 2009
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Introduced May 2012
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Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-30 versus Pentax K-01, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the E-30 (12MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the E-30 (Four Thirds) and K-01 (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The E-30 was released 4 years earlier than the K-01 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-30 grades against the K-01 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Pentax K-01

 E-30 K-01 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Olympus E-30

 K-01 E-30 
IntroducedMay 2012March 2009More modern by 38 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Pentax K-01

 E-30 K-01 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-30 comes with outside measurements of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") with a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-30 versus Pentax K-01 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-30 vs the K-01.

Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-30 and K-01 is 60 and 76 respectively.

Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-30 and K-01.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-30 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-01 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged E-30 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-30 Portrait photography features
Pentax K-01 Portrait photography features
59
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
74
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-30 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Street photography camera
72
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
heavier than competition (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-30 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-01 Sports photography factors
51
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery pack (750 per charge)
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery power (540 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-30
Travel photography with Pentax K-01
49
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (750 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
65
good battery power (540 shots)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
heavier than competition (561g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-30 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography features
52
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery pack (750 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
80
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (540 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-30 Vlogging information
Pentax K-01 Vlogging information
18
no video
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (561 grams)
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Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-30 and Pentax K-01
 Olympus E-30Pentax K-01
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus E-30 Pentax K-01
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-03-24 2012-05-30
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 81
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 45 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology HyperCrystal II LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 695 grams (1.53 pounds) 561 grams (1.24 pounds)
Dimensions 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 55 79
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 12.9
DXO Low light score 530 1135
Other
Battery life 750 shots 540 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLM-1 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,299 $899