Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-7

Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-30 and Pentax K-7, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is pretty similar but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and K-7 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-30 was announced 6 months earlier than the K-7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-30 matches up versus the K-7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-30 and Pentax K-7. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-30 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-30 provides physical measurements of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-7 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-30 and Pentax K-7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-30 against the K-7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-30 and K-7 is 60 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-30 and K-7.

All in all, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-30 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-7 will offer you more detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively.