Canon 7D MII vs Pentax K-30

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 7D Mark II and Pentax K-30. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 7D MII Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.

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).

See the Canon 7D MII and Pentax K-30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.