Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-r
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Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Revealed March 2011
Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-r Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Pentax K-r
E-30 | K-r | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Olympus E-30
K-r | E-30 | |||
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Revealed | March 2011 | March 2009 | More modern by 23 months | |
Screen dimensions | 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-r
E-30 | K-r | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Olympus E-30 | Pentax K-r | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus E-30 | Pentax K-r |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2009-03-24 | 2011-03-11 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4288 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 45 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal II LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | 12.00 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, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 695 gr (1.53 lb) | 598 gr (1.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 55 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.3 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | 530 | 755 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 750 pictures | 470 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLM-1 | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $1,299 | $1,100 |