Canon D30 vs Pentax K-5 IIs
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Canon D30 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs
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- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF Mount
- 855g - 150 x 107 x 75mm
- Introduced October 2000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Released June 2013
- Replaced the Pentax K-5
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On this page, we are analyzing the Canon D30 vs Pentax K-5 IIs, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe D30 was revealed 13 years earlier than the K-5 IIs and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the D30 scores versus the K-5 IIs in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Canon D30 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS D30 & Pentax K-5 IIs. The full galleries are viewable at Canon D30 Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Pentax K-5 IIs
| D30 | K-5 IIs |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Canon D30
| K-5 IIs | D30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2013 |  | October 2000 | Fresher by 154 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 120k | Sharper display (+801k dot) |
Common features in the Canon D30 and Pentax K-5 IIs
| D30 | K-5 IIs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Canon D30 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon D30 comes with outside measurements of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Analyze the Canon D30 vs Pentax K-5 IIs in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the D30 against the K-5 IIs.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D30 and K-5 IIs is 57 and 60 respectively.
Canon D30 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and K-5 IIs.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax K-5 IIs to render extra detail because of its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older D30 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Canon D30 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
| Canon EOS D30 | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon EOS D30 | Pentax K-5 IIs |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2000-10-10 | 2013-06-04 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Prime II |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.7 x 15.1mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 342.8mm² | 372.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 3 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 2160 x 1440 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 3 | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF | Pentax KAF2 |
| Total lenses | 250 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 1.8 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 120k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.61x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (ISO 100) | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 855g (1.88 pounds) | 760g (1.68 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 150 x 107 x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 82 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1208 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 980 photographs |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $3,500 | $749 |
