Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-30
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
- Announced February 2015
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M5
- New Model is Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Introduced October 2012
- Later Model is Pentax K-50
Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-30 Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the Olympus E-M5 II and Pentax K-30, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is fairly similar but the E-M5 II (Four Thirds) and K-30 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-M5 II was unveiled 2 years later than the K-30 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-M5 II scores versus the K-30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M5 II and Pentax K-30. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 II Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Pentax K-30
E-M5 II | K-30 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | October 2012 | More recent by 28 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 921k | Sharper display (+116k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Olympus E-M5 II
K-30 | E-M5 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Pentax K-30
E-M5 II | K-30 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing |
Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M5 II has got physical measurements of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) while the Pentax K-30 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M5 II and Pentax K-30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M5 II and the K-30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 II and K-30 is 80 and 63 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M5 II and K-30.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The E-M5 II has the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The newer E-M5 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | Pentax K-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | Pentax K-30 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2015-02-06 | 2012-10-29 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | Prime M |
Sensor type | MOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/6000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 469 gr (1.03 pounds) | 650 gr (1.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 73 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 896 | 1129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 photos | 410 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLN-1 | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $699 | $525 |