Canon 30D vs Pentax K-5 II

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon 30D versus Pentax K-5 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and K-5 II (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 30D was manufactured 8 years prior to the K-5 II and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 30D scores vs the K-5 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 30D and Pentax K-5 II. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 30D Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 30D provides physical measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") and a weight of 784 grams (1.73 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 II has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Look at the Canon 30D versus Pentax K-5 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 30D compared to the K-5 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 30D and K-5 II is 58 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 30D and K-5 II.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax K-5 II to resolve greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The older 30D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.