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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Olympus FE-4030 front
 
Pentax K-5 IIs front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs

Olympus FE-4030
(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
  • Released January 2010
Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 FE-4030 K-5 IIs 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Olympus FE-4030

 K-5 IIs FE-4030 
ReleasedJune 2013January 2010More modern by 41 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax K-5 IIs

 FE-4030 K-5 IIs 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-5 IIs size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-5 IIs sensor size comparison

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus FE-4030
Portrait photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
74
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Street photography info
Pentax K-5 IIs Street photography info
48
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-5 IIs Sports photography highlights
34
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography information
Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography information
65
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
65
weather proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-5 IIs Landscape photography information
32
fairly wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging features
Pentax K-5 IIs Vlogging features
25
fairly wide (26mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Olympus FE-4030 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus FE-4030 and Pentax K-5 IIs
 Olympus FE-4030Pentax K-5 IIs
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