Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-5 IIs
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs
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- 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
- Released January 2010
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Released June 2013
- Replaced the Pentax K-5
Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview
Following is a detailed overview of the Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-5 IIs, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the FE-4030 (14MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is pretty comparable but the FE-4030 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe FE-4030 was introduced 4 years prior to the K-5 IIs which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus FE-4030 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the FE-4030 grades vs the K-5 IIs when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax K-5 IIs. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus FE-4030 Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Pentax K-5 IIs
FE-4030 | K-5 IIs |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Olympus FE-4030
K-5 IIs | FE-4030 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | January 2010 | More modern by 41 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax K-5 IIs
FE-4030 | K-5 IIs | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus FE-4030 provides outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 IIs has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
See the Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-5 IIs in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the FE-4030 vs the K-5 IIs.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FE-4030 and K-5 IIs is 95 and 60 respectively.
Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-4030 and K-5 IIs.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FE-4030 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-5 IIs will show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged FE-4030 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
Olympus FE-4030 | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus FE-4030 | Pentax K-5 IIs |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2010-01-07 | 2013-06-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.6-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
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 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 146g (0.32 pounds) | 760g (1.68 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 980 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $130 | $749 |