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Canon 7D vs Pentax K-30

Portability
56
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62
Canon EOS 7D front
 
Pentax K-30 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
66
Overall
61

Canon 7D vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs

Canon 7D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
  • Introduced November 2009
  • Successor is Canon 7D MII
Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 vs Pentax K-30 Overview

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.

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

 7D K-30 

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

 K-30 7D 
IntroducedOctober 2012November 2009More modern by 36 months
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

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

 7D K-30 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Canon 7D vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison

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.

Canon 7D vs Pentax K-30 size comparison

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

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

Canon 7D vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 7D vs Pentax K-30 sensor size comparison

Canon 7D vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D Portrait photography info
Pentax K-30 Portrait photography info
74
manual focus
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-30 as a Street photography camera
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 7D
Sports photography with Pentax K-30
64
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (800 per charge)
67
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
low battery (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 7D
Travel photography with Pentax K-30
54
weather sealing
good MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery power (800 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
environment sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery (410 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-30 Landscape photography factors
63
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3")
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (800 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
low battery (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-30 as a Vlogging camera
29
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
30
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
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Canon 7D vs Pentax K-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D and Pentax K-30
 Canon EOS 7DPentax K-30
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 7D Pentax K-30
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-11-06 2012-10-29
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Dual Digic 4 Prime M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 19 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
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 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 860g (1.90 pounds) 650g (1.43 pounds)
Dimensions 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 79
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 13.0
DXO Low light score 854 1129
Other
Battery life 800 photographs 410 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $1,050 $525