Olympus E-30 vs Pentax Q
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Olympus E-30 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(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
- Released March 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Revealed June 2011
- Refreshed by Pentax Q10
Olympus E-30 vs Pentax Q Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-30 vs Pentax Q, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the Q (12MP) is very close but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and Q (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-30 was revealed 3 years prior to the Q and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-30 grades versus the Q in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-30 vs Pentax Q Gallery
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Pentax Q
E-30 | Q | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Olympus E-30
Q | E-30 | |||
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Revealed | June 2011 | March 2009 | More recent by 27 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Pentax Q
E-30 | Q | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus E-30 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-30 has got external dimensions 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 Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
See the Olympus E-30 vs Pentax Q in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E-30 vs the Q.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-30 and Q is 60 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-30 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-30 and Q.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The E-30 provides the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF easier. The older E-30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-30 vs Pentax Q Specifications
Olympus E-30 | Pentax Q | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus E-30 | Pentax Q |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-03-24 | 2011-06-23 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
Number of lenses | 45 | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal II LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 695 grams (1.53 pounds) | 180 grams (0.40 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 55 | 47 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.3 | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | 530 | 189 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 750 photographs | 230 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLM-1 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $1,299 | $695 |