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Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
60
Imaging
46
Features
54
Overall
49
Olympus E-30 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Olympus E-30
(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
  • Introduced March 2009
Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Announced June 2007
  • Replaced the Pentax K100D
  • Updated by Pentax K200D
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Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus E-30 versus Pentax K100D S, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-30 (12MP) and K100D S (6MP) and the E-30 (Four Thirds) and K100D S (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-30 was unveiled 22 months after the K100D S which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the E-30 scores vs the K100D S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Pentax K100D S

 E-30 K100D S 
AnnouncedMarch 2009June 2007More modern by 22 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Olympus E-30

 K100D S E-30 

Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Pentax K100D S

 E-30 K100D S 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-30 has exterior 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) while the Pentax K100D S has specifications of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-30 versus Pentax K100D S in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-30 vs the K100D S.

Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-30 and K100D S is 60 and 65 respectively.

Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-30 and K100D S.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-30 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus E-30 will resolve more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger E-30 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-30 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography advice
59
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
51
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
resolution not great (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-30 Street photography details
Pentax K100D S Street photography details
72
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-30 Sports photography details
Pentax K100D S Sports photography details
51
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery pack (750 per charge)
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-30
Travel photography with Pentax K100D S
49
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (750 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
45
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-30
Landscape photography with Pentax K100D S
52
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery pack (750 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
52
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-30 Vlogging info
Pentax K100D S Vlogging info
18
lack of video recording
9
can't record video
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Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-30 and Pentax K100D S
 Olympus E-30Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus E-30 Pentax K100D Super
Class Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2009-03-24 2007-06-28
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 45 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology HyperCrystal II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 98% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 695g (1.53 lb) 646g (1.42 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 530 not tested
Other
Battery life 750 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLM-1 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 card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $1,299 $520