Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-30
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Introduced October 2012
- Newer Model is Pentax K-50
Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-30 Overview
Below is a complete assessment of the Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is very similar but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FE-4030 was revealed 3 years prior to the K-30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FE-4030 grades versus the K-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-4030 & Pentax K-30. The full galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Pentax K-30
FE-4030 | K-30 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Olympus FE-4030
K-30 | FE-4030 | |||
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Introduced | October 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 34 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax K-30
FE-4030 | K-30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus FE-4030 provides exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Compare the Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FE-4030 versus the K-30.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-4030 and K-30 is 95 and 63 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FE-4030 and K-30.
Clearly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FE-4030 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-30 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older FE-4030 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Pentax K-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Pentax K-30 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2012-10-29 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Prime M |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 4cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 146g (0.32 lb) | 650g (1.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $130 | $525 |