Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax K-30
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Introduced May 2010
- Successor is Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Launched October 2012
- Later Model is Pentax K-50
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax K-30 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus E-PL1 and Pentax K-30, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL1 (12MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and K-30 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-PL1 was announced 3 years before the K-30 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the E-PL1 scores versus the K-30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL1 & Pentax K-30. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Pentax K-30
E-PL1 | K-30 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Olympus E-PL1
K-30 | E-PL1 | |||
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Launched | October 2012 | May 2010 | Newer by 29 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL1 and Pentax K-30
E-PL1 | K-30 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1 has outer measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-30 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PL1 and Pentax K-30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL1 against the K-30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1 and K-30 is 86 and 63 respectively.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL1 and K-30.
Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL1 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-30 will offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL1 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Pentax K-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | Pentax K-30 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-05-17 | 2012-10-29 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Truepic V | 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD 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 | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | 334 grams (0.74 lb) | 650 grams (1.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 54 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.1 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 487 | 1129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 shots | 410 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $288 | $525 |