Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K-30
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Olympus E-PL2 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
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL1s
- New Model is Olympus E-PL3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Introduced October 2012
- Replacement is Pentax K-50
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K-30 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K-30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and K-30 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PL2 was brought out 20 months prior to the K-30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-PL2 matches up versus the K-30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL2 & Pentax K-30. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Pentax K-30
E-PL2 | K-30 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Olympus E-PL2
K-30 | E-PL2 | |||
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Introduced | October 2012 | February 2011 | More recent by 20 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Pentax K-30
E-PL2 | K-30 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL2 offers external measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-30 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K-30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PL2 and the K-30.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and K-30 is 85 and 63 respectively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL2 and K-30.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PL2 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-30 will produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older E-PL2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Pentax K-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Pentax K-30 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2011-02-11 | 2012-10-29 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 362 grams (0.80 lbs) | 650 grams (1.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 114 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 score | 55 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.2 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | 573 | 1129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 photographs | 410 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $0 | $525 |