Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-30
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Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
- Launched October 2013
- Replaced the Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Launched October 2012
- Updated by Pentax K-50

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-30 Overview
Following is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and K-30 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

The E-P5 was launched 12 months after the K-30 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-P5 scores vs the K-30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Pentax K-30. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Pentax K-30
E-P5 | K-30 | |||
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Launched | October 2013 | ![]() | October 2012 | More modern by 12 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+116k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Olympus E-P5
K-30 | E-P5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Pentax K-30
E-P5 | K-30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-P5 comes with physical dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 420 grams (0.93 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).
Check out the Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-P5 vs the K-30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and K-30 is 85 and 63 respectively.

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P5 and K-30.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The E-P5 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The more modern E-P5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-P5 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P5 | Pentax K-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P5 | Pentax K-30 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2013-10-03 | 2012-10-29 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime M |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/320 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 420 gr (0.93 lb) | 650 gr (1.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 72 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 895 | 1129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 410 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $389 | $525 |