Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5
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![Olympus E-30 front Olympus E-30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-E-30/Olympus-E-30-front.jpg)
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Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
- Revealed March 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Revealed December 2010
- Succeeded the Pentax K-7
- Successor is Pentax K-5 IIs
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Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-30 (12MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the E-30 (Four Thirds) and K-5 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.
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The E-30 was unveiled 21 months before the K-5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-30 scores against the K-5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-30 & Pentax K-5. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-30 Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Pentax K-5
E-30 | K-5 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Olympus E-30
K-5 | E-30 | |||
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Revealed | December 2010 | ![]() | March 2009 | More recent by 21 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Pentax K-5
E-30 | K-5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-30 enjoys outer dimensions 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-5 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-30 and the K-5.
![Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 size comparison Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-30-vs-Pentax-K-5-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and K-5 is 60 and 60 respectively.
![Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-30-vs-Pentax-K-5-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-30 and K-5.
As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-30 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-5 will deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older E-30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
![Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-E-30-vs-Pentax-K-5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-30-vs-Pentax-K-5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications
Olympus E-30 | Pentax K-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus E-30 | Pentax K-5 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-03-24 | 2010-12-18 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 45 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal II LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | 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, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 695 gr (1.53 lbs) | 740 gr (1.63 lbs) |
Dimensions | 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 55 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 530 | 1162 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 750 shots | 980 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $1,299 | $800 |