Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-1

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus E-30 and Pentax K-1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the E-30 (12MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the E-30 (Four Thirds) and K-1 (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The E-30 was revealed 8 years before the K-1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-30 grades against the K-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-30 & Pentax K-1. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-30 Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-30 enjoys physical dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") having a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-30 compared to the K-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and K-1 is 60 and 55 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The visual here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-30 and K-1.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-30 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-1 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older E-30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.