Canon 30D vs Pentax K-5 IIs
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Canon 30D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Released June 2013
- Previous Model is Pentax K-5
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Below, we are analyzing the Canon 30D versus Pentax K-5 IIs, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the 30D (8MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).
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Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the 30D scores against the K-5 IIs with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 30D and Pentax K-5 IIs. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 30D Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 30D over the Pentax K-5 IIs
| 30D | K-5 IIs |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Canon 30D
| K-5 IIs | 30D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2013 |  | April 2006 | Newer by 87 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 30D and Pentax K-5 IIs
| 30D | K-5 IIs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Canon 30D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 30D has outside dimensions 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 IIs has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 30D versus Pentax K-5 IIs in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the 30D against the K-5 IIs.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 30D and K-5 IIs is 58 and 60 respectively.
Canon 30D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 30D and K-5 IIs.
To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Pentax K-5 IIs to give you more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 30D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon 30D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
| Canon EOS 30D | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon EOS 30D | Pentax K-5 IIs |
| Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2006-04-04 | 2013-06-04 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Prime II |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.5 x 15mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 337.5mm² | 372.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 8 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3504 x 2336 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
| Number of lenses | 326 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | 0.61x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 784 gr (1.73 lbs) | 760 gr (1.68 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 144 x 106 x 74mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.9") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 59 | 82 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | 23.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 14.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | 736 | 1208 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 980 photographs |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $773 | $749 |
