Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-r

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-30 versus Pentax K-r, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is relatively comparable but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and K-r (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-30 was launched 23 months before the K-r which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the E-30 scores against the K-r when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-30 and Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-30 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-30 has external 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-r has proportions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-30 versus Pentax K-r in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the E-30 vs the K-r.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-30 and K-r is 60 and 67 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-30 and K-r.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-30 includes the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh more difficult. The more aged E-30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.