Canon D30 vs Pentax K-3

Lets examine more closely at the Canon D30 vs Pentax K-3, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and K-3 (24MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The D30 was brought out 14 years earlier than the K-3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the D30 grades against the K-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS D30 and Pentax K-3. The entire galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery and Pentax K-3 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon D30 has external dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") with a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 has sizing of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon D30 vs Pentax K-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the D30 versus the K-3.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and K-3 is 57 and 59 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and K-3.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax K-3 to deliver greater detail having its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged D30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.