Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K-30

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus E-P2 and Pentax K-30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and K-30 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-P2 was launched 3 years prior to the K-30 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the E-P2 scores against the K-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Pentax K-30. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-P2 features outer measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Pentax K-30 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-P2 and Pentax K-30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-P2 against the K-30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and K-30 is 86 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P2 and K-30.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-P2 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-30 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.