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Canon 5D vs Pentax K-30

Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
41
Overall
49
Canon EOS 5D front
 
Pentax K-30 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
66
Overall
61

Canon 5D vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs

Canon 5D
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 895g - 152 x 113 x 75mm
  • Launched November 2005
  • Successor is Canon 5D MII
Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push 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
  • Refreshed by Pentax K-50
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Canon 5D vs Pentax K-30 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon 5D and Pentax K-30, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the 5D (13MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the 5D (Full frame) and K-30 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The 5D was released 8 years earlier than the K-30 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 5D matches up vs the K-30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D over the Pentax K-30

 5D K-30 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Canon 5D

 K-30 5D 
ReleasedOctober 2012November 2005More modern by 84 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon 5D and Pentax K-30

 5D K-30 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon 5D vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 5D offers physical dimensions of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) while 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 5D against the K-30.

Canon 5D vs Pentax K-30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 5D and K-30 is 55 and 63 respectively.

Canon 5D vs Pentax K-30 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D and K-30.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5D featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax K-30 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged 5D will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 5D vs Pentax K-30 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D vs Pentax K-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-30 Portrait photography factors
65
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (13MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-30 as a Street photography camera
56
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D Sports photography details
Pentax K-30 Sports photography details
55
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (800 per charge)
67
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
not so great battery power (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-30 as a Travel photography camera
49
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (13MP)
no Timelapse mode
low battery pack (800 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D Landscape photography information
Pentax K-30 Landscape photography information
54
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (800 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-30 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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Canon 5D vs Pentax K-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D and Pentax K-30
 Canon EOS 5DPentax K-30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 5D Pentax K-30
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2005-11-12 2012-10-29
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic II Prime M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4368 x 2912 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 250 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT liquid-crystal color LCD TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options External Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895g (1.97 pounds) 650g (1.43 pounds)
Dimensions 152 x 113 x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 79
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 13.0
DXO Low light score 1368 1129
Other
Battery life 800 images 410 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-511A D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $2,780 $525