Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K-30
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Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Announced April 2010
- Old Model is Olympus E-P1
- Later Model is Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Released October 2012
- Renewed by Pentax K-50
Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K-30 Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Pentax K-30
E-P2 | K-30 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Olympus E-P2
K-30 | E-P2 | |||
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Released | October 2012 | April 2010 | More modern by 30 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Pentax K-30
E-P2 | K-30 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus E-P2 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Pentax K-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Pentax K-30 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2010-04-22 | 2012-10-29 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic V | Prime M |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 355 gr (0.78 lbs) | 650 gr (1.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 56 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | 505 | 1129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 410 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $799 | $525 |