Canon D30 vs Pentax K10D

Here, we will be comparing the Canon D30 versus Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the D30 (3MP) and K10D (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D30 was announced 7 years earlier than the K10D which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the D30 scores vs the K10D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS D30 and Pentax K10D. The whole galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 has physical dimensions of 150mm x 107mm x 75mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 855 grams (1.88 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the D30 vs the K10D.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and K10D is 57 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and K10D.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Pentax K10D to offer extra detail with its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.