Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 II
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Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched March 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Announced June 2013
- Older Model is Pentax K-5
Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-30 versus Pentax K-5 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the E-30 (12MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the E-30 (Four Thirds) and K-5 II (APS-C) boast different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-30 was introduced 5 years prior to the K-5 II and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-30 scores against the K-5 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-30 & Pentax K-5 II. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-30 Gallery & Pentax K-5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Pentax K-5 II
E-30 | K-5 II | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Olympus E-30
K-5 II | E-30 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | March 2009 | Fresher by 51 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Pentax K-5 II
E-30 | K-5 II | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-30 comes with outside dimensions 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-5 II has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-30 versus Pentax K-5 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-30 compared to the K-5 II.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-30 and K-5 II is 60 and 60 respectively.
Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-30 and K-5 II.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-30 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-5 II will provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older E-30 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications
Olympus E-30 | Pentax K-5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus E-30 | Pentax K-5 II |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2009-03-24 | 2013-06-04 |
Body design | 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 measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
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 | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal II LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 695 gr (1.53 lbs) | 760 gr (1.68 lbs) |
Physical 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 | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 530 | 1235 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 750 photos | 980 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLM-1 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $1,299 | $830 |