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Canon 7D MII vs Pentax K-30

Portability
55
Imaging
63
Features
80
Overall
69
Canon EOS 7D Mark II front
 
Pentax K-30 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
66
Overall
61

Canon 7D MII vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs

Canon 7D MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 910g - 149 x 112 x 78mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Old Model is Canon 7D
Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced October 2012
  • Renewed by Pentax K-50
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Canon 7D MII vs Pentax K-30 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon 7D MII and Pentax K-30, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the 7D MII (20MP) and K-30 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 7D MII was introduced 23 months after the K-30 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 7D MII scores against the K-30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D MII over the Pentax K-30

 7D MII K-30 
IntroducedSeptember 2014October 2012More modern by 23 months
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Canon 7D MII

 K-30 7D MII 

Common features in the Canon 7D MII and Pentax K-30

 7D MII K-30 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon 7D MII vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 7D MII offers physical dimensions of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 7D MII against the K-30.

Canon 7D MII vs Pentax K-30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7D MII and K-30 is 55 and 63 respectively.

Canon 7D MII vs Pentax K-30 top view buttons comparison

Canon 7D MII vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 7D MII and K-30.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon 7D MII to produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger 7D MII will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 7D MII vs Pentax K-30 sensor size comparison

Canon 7D MII vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D MII vs Pentax K-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D MII Portrait photography details
Pentax K-30 Portrait photography details
77
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D MII Street photography factors
Pentax K-30 Street photography factors
58
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D MII Sports photography info
Pentax K-30 Sports photography info
69
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (670 per charge)
67
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 7D MII
Travel photography with Pentax K-30
58
weather proof
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
bad battery life (670 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
60
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D MII as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-30 as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (670 shots)
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D MII as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-30 as a Vlogging camera
29
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
30
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
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Canon 7D MII vs Pentax K-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D MII and Pentax K-30
 Canon EOS 7D Mark IIPentax K-30
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 7D Mark II Pentax K-30
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2014-09-15 2012-10-29
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 (dual) Prime M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.4 x 15mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 336.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 16000 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 65 11
Cross focus points 65 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50. 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (29.97, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 910 gr (2.01 lb) 650 gr (1.43 lb)
Dimensions 149 x 112 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 70 79
DXO Color Depth score 22.4 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 13.0
DXO Low light score 1082 1129
Other
Battery life 670 pictures 410 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two One
Cost at release $1,086 $525