Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-30
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump 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
- Newer Model is Pentax K-50
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-30 Overview
The following is a thorough review of the Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SP-100 (16MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the SP-100 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SP-100 was launched 16 months after the K-30 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SP-100 matches up vs the K-30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SP-100 & Pentax K-30. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Pentax K-30
SP-100 | K-30 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | October 2012 | Newer by 16 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Olympus SP-100
K-30 | SP-100 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Pentax K-30
SP-100 | K-30 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-100 comes with physical measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") having a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) while the Pentax K-30 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SP-100 vs the K-30.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and K-30 is 63 and 63 respectively.
Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-100 and K-30.
As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SP-100 contains the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF more challenging. The younger SP-100 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Olympus SP-100 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Pentax K-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Pentax K-30 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2014-01-29 | 2012-10-29 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime M |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | 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 | 594g (1.31 pounds) | 650g (1.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 410 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $400 | $525 |