Canon 7D vs Pentax K-30

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon 7D versus Pentax K-30, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the 7D (18MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 7D was manufactured 4 years before the K-30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the 7D scores versus the K-30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 7D and Pentax K-30. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 7D Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon 7D features external measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has specifications 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the 7D vs the K-30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 7D and K-30 is 56 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7D and K-30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon 7D to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 7D will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.