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Olympus 7030 vs Pentax K-r

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs

Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 7030
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Olympus 7030 vs Pentax K-r Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus 7030 vs Pentax K-r, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the K-r (12MP) is very similar but the 7030 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The 7030 was introduced 14 months prior to the K-r making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 7030 scores versus the K-r with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Pentax K-r

 7030 K-r 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Olympus 7030

 K-r 7030 
LaunchedMarch 2011January 2010More recent by 14 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Pentax K-r

 7030 K-r 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 offers exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax K-r has dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 7030 vs Pentax K-r in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 7030 versus the K-r.

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax K-r size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and K-r is 95 and 67 respectively.

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and K-r.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 7030 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus 7030 will deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older 7030 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 7030 vs Pentax K-r Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 7030
Portrait photography with Pentax K-r
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 7030
Street photography with Pentax K-r
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 7030 Sports photography details
Pentax K-r Sports photography details
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (470 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 7030 Travel photography features
Pentax K-r Travel photography features
65
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
47
has built in flash
terrible battery power (470 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 7030 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-r Landscape photography advice
37
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
65
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
terrible battery power (470 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 7030 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-r as a Vlogging camera
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Olympus 7030 vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 7030 and Pentax K-r
 Olympus Stylus 7030Pentax K-r
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus 7030 Pentax K-r
Also Known as mju 7030 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2010-01-07 2011-03-11
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9 and 4:3 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.70 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 140g (0.31 lbs) 598g (1.32 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 755
Other
Battery life - 470 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $179 $1,100