Canon 30D vs Pentax K-3 III

Let's look more closely at the Canon 30D versus Pentax K-3 III, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and K-3 III (26MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 30D was announced 16 years before the K-3 III and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 30D grades vs the K-3 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 30D and Pentax K-3 Mark III. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 30D Gallery and Pentax K-3 III Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 30D has got physical dimensions of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") having a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 III has proportions of 135mm x 104mm x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 30D compared to the K-3 III.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 30D and K-3 III is 58 and 58 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 30D and K-3 III.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax K-3 III to give extra detail with its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The older 30D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.