Canon D30 vs Pentax K-7

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon D30 and Pentax K-7, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and K-7 (15MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D30 was manufactured 10 years earlier than the K-7 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D30 grades vs the K-7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS D30 and Pentax K-7. The entire galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon D30 comes with physical dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-7 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the D30 versus the K-7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and K-7 is 57 and 60 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and K-7.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax K-7 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged D30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.