Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-3
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Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Launched April 2014
- New Model is Pentax K-3 II
Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-3 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus E-30 and Pentax K-3, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-30 (12MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the E-30 (Four Thirds) and K-3 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-30 was introduced 6 years earlier than the K-3 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-30 matches up vs the K-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-3 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-30 and Pentax K-3. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-30 Gallery and Pentax K-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Pentax K-3
E-30 | K-3 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Olympus E-30
K-3 | E-30 | |||
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Launched | April 2014 | March 2009 | Fresher by 61 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper display (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Pentax K-3
E-30 | K-3 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-30 has physical measurements of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") with a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) while the Pentax K-3 has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-30 and Pentax K-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-30 compared to the K-3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-30 and K-3 is 60 and 59 respectively.
Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-30 and K-3.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-30 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-3 will offer you extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older E-30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-3 Specifications
Olympus E-30 | Pentax K-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus E-30 | Pentax K-3 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-03-24 | 2014-04-10 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | Prime III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 45 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3.2 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal II LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | 13.00 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 sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 695g (1.53 lbs) | 800g (1.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 55 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.3 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | 530 | 1216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 750 photos | 560 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLM-1 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Two |
Retail cost | $1,299 | $639 |