Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 IIs
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Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 IIs 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
- Announced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Launched June 2013
- Succeeded the Pentax K-5
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Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview
Below is a in-depth review of the Olympus E-30 and Pentax K-5 IIs, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the E-30 (12MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the E-30 (Four Thirds) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.
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The E-30 was released 5 years earlier than the K-5 IIs and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-30 scores against the K-5 IIs in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-30 & Pentax K-5 IIs. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-30 Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Pentax K-5 IIs
E-30 | K-5 IIs | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Olympus E-30
K-5 IIs | E-30 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | ![]() | March 2009 | More recent by 51 months |
Screen dimension | 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 IIs
E-30 | K-5 IIs | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-30 comes with physical measurements of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") along with a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 IIs has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-30 and Pentax K-5 IIs in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-30 and the K-5 IIs.
![Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 IIs size comparison Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 IIs size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-30-vs-Pentax-K-5-IIs-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-30 and K-5 IIs is 60 and 60 respectively.
![Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 IIs top view buttons comparison Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 IIs top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-30-vs-Pentax-K-5-IIs-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-30 and K-5 IIs.
Plainly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-30 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-5 IIs will render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older E-30 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
![Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 IIs sensor size comparison Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 IIs sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-E-30-vs-Pentax-K-5-IIs-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-E-30-vs-Pentax-K-5-IIs-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
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 IIs Specifications
Olympus E-30 | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus E-30 | Pentax K-5 IIs |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2009-03-24 | 2013-06-04 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 surface area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 45 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display 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 | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 695 gr (1.53 lb) | 760 gr (1.68 lb) |
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 score | 55 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.3 | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | 530 | 1208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 750 photographs | 980 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLM-1 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $1,299 | $749 |