Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-30

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus E-30 and Pentax K-30, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the E-30 (12MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the E-30 (Four Thirds) and K-30 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The E-30 was brought out 4 years prior to the K-30 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-30 grades vs the K-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-30 and Pentax K-30. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-30 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-30 comes with 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) whilst the Pentax K-30 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the E-30 and the K-30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and K-30 is 60 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-30 and K-30.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-30 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-30 will give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older E-30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.