Olympus E-30 vs Pentax K110D

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus E-30 and Pentax K110D, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-30 (12MP) and K110D (6MP) and the E-30 (Four Thirds) and K110D (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The E-30 was released 2 years after the K110D which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-30 grades against the K110D for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-30 & Pentax K110D. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-30 Gallery & Pentax K110D Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-30 offers outer measurements of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") along with a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) whilst the Pentax K110D has sizing of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-30 and Pentax K110D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-30 against the K110D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and K110D is 60 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-30 and K110D.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-30 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus E-30 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger E-30 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.