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Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
60
Imaging
46
Features
54
Overall
49
Olympus E-30 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Olympus E-30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
  • Released March 2009
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched December 2006
  • Updated by Pentax K20D
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Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K10D Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the K10D (10MP) is pretty comparable but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and K10D (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The E-30 was unveiled 2 years after the K10D which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the E-30 grades against the K10D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Pentax K10D

 E-30 K10D 
LaunchedMarch 2009December 2006Newer by 28 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k210kClearer screen (+20k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Olympus E-30

 K10D E-30 

Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Pentax K10D

 E-30 K10D 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-30 features exterior measurements of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") and a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K10D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-30 vs the K10D.

Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and K10D is 60 and 59 respectively.

Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-30 and K10D.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-30 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus E-30 will show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher E-30 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-30 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K10D Portrait photography advice
59
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
52
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-30 Street photography highlights
Pentax K10D Street photography highlights
72
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-30 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Sports photography camera
51
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery life (750 CIPA)
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-30
Travel photography with Pentax K10D
49
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery life (750 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
49
weather proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-30 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Landscape photography camera
52
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery life (750 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-30
Vlogging with Pentax K10D
18
no video
9
can't shoot video
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Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-30 and Pentax K10D
 Olympus E-30Pentax K10D
General Information
Make Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus E-30 Pentax K10D
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-03-24 2006-12-15
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 45 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech HyperCrystal II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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, Auto Red Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 695 grams (1.53 lb) 793 grams (1.75 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 55 66
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 11.6
DXO Low light score 530 522
Other
Battery life 750 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BLM-1 -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $1,299 $700