Canon 5D MIII vs Pentax K-30
Portability
55 Imaging
67 Features
74 Overall
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55 Imaging
67 Features
74 Overall
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Portability
63 Imaging
57 Features
66 Overall
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63 Imaging
57 Features
66 Overall
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Canon 5D MIII vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
Canon 5D MIII
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 22MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 950g - 152 x 116 x 76mm
- Announced May 2012
- Earlier Model is Canon 5D MII
- Updated by Canon 5D MIV
Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Released October 2012
- Replacement is Pentax K-50
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Below, we will be matching up the Canon 5D MIII vs Pentax K-30, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the 5D MIII (22MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the 5D MIII (Full frame) and K-30 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe 5D MIII was revealed 5 months prior to the K-30 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 5D MIII matches up versus the K-30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIII over the Pentax K-30
| 5D MIII | K-30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Canon 5D MIII
| K-30 | 5D MIII |
|---|
Common features in the Canon 5D MIII and Pentax K-30
| 5D MIII | K-30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2012 |  | October 2012 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon 5D MIII vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 5D MIII has outer measurements of 152mm x 116mm x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-30 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 5D MIII and the K-30.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIII and K-30 is 55 and 63 respectively.
Canon 5D MIII vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MIII and K-30.
Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 5D MIII with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon 5D MIII will provide extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon 5D MIII
Portrait photography with Pentax K-30
focusing manually
good resolution (22MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Canon 5D MIII Street photography information
Pentax K-30 Street photography information
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (950g)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
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Pentax K-30 Sports photography info
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
good resolution (22MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
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Pentax K-30 Travel photography information
weather proof
good resolution (22MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (950 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
bad battery power (410 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon 5D MIII as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-30 as a Landscape photography camera
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
good resolution (22MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
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Canon 5D MIII as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-30 as a Vlogging camera
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (950 grams)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Canon 5D MIII vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
| Canon EOS 5D Mark III | Pentax K-30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon EOS 5D Mark III | Pentax K-30 |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2012-05-22 | 2012-10-29 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Digic 5+ | Prime M |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 372.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 22 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 5760 x 3840 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 61 | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | 41 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF | Pentax KAF2 |
| Amount of lenses | 250 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | Clear View II TFT LCD | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.61x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 950 gr (2.09 lb) | 650 gr (1.43 lb) |
| Dimensions | 152 x 116 x 76mm (6.0" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 81 | 79 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.0 | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | 2293 | 1129 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 950 pictures | 410 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E6 | D-LI109,4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | Compact Flash Type I (UDMA compatible), SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 2 | One |
| Pricing at launch | $2,780 | $525 |