Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax K-3
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Launched March 2011
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Introduced April 2014
- Later Model is Pentax K-3 II
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax K-3 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus SZ-30MR and Pentax K-3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and K-3 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SZ-30MR was announced 4 years prior to the K-3 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SZ-30MR scores against the K-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax K-3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-30MR and Pentax K-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Pentax K-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Pentax K-3
SZ-30MR | K-3 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
K-3 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Introduced | April 2014 | March 2011 | Newer by 37 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 460k | Crisper screen (+577k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Pentax K-3
SZ-30MR | K-3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR features outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
See the Olympus SZ-30MR and Pentax K-3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the K-3.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and K-3 is 89 and 59 respectively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and K-3.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-30MR with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-3 will deliver more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax K-3 Specifications
Olympus SZ-30MR | Pentax K-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus SZ-30MR | Pentax K-3 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2011-03-02 | 2014-04-10 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | Prime III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6016 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 pounds) | 800g (1.76 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 560 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Two |
Launch pricing | $279 | $639 |