Canon 30D vs Pentax K-30

Lets look closer at the Canon 30D versus Pentax K-30, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and K-30 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 30D was announced 7 years earlier than the K-30 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 30D scores against the K-30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 30D & Pentax K-30. The whole galleries are available at Canon 30D Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 30D features outer measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") along with a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) while the Pentax K-30 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 30D vs the K-30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 30D and K-30 is 58 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specs. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 30D and K-30.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax K-30 to resolve greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged 30D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.