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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax KP

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Casio Exilim EX-H30 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Casio EX-H30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 201g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2011
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Revealed January 2017
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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax KP Overview

Here, we are comparing the Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax KP, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Casio and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the EX-H30 (16MP) and KP (24MP) and the EX-H30 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The EX-H30 was launched 7 years prior to the KP which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the EX-H30 matches up against the KP in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H30 over the Pentax KP

 EX-H30 KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Casio EX-H30

 KP EX-H30 
RevealedJanuary 2017January 2011Newer by 73 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-H30 and Pentax KP

 EX-H30 KP 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-H30 provides outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Pentax KP has dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax KP in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-H30 compared to the KP.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H30 and KP is 92 and 61 respectively.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-H30 and KP.

All in all, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-H30 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax KP will render extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged EX-H30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Portrait photography advice
Pentax KP Portrait photography advice
39
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-H30
Street photography with Pentax KP
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
above average high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-H30 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax KP as a Sports photography camera
52
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
quiet mode (1/24,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
not so great battery power (390 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Travel photography highlights
Pentax KP Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than average (201 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
weather sealing
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery power (390 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Landscape photography advice
Pentax KP Landscape photography advice
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (819,200)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
not so great battery power (390 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-H30 Vlogging information
Pentax KP Vlogging information
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (201 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Casio EX-H30 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-H30 and Pentax KP
 Casio Exilim EX-H30Pentax KP
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Pentax
Model Casio Exilim EX-H30 Pentax KP
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2011-01-05 2017-01-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Exilim Engine 5.0 PRIME IV
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 3200 819200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 27
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-300mm (12.5x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech Super Clear TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/24000s
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 201g (0.44 lbs) 703g (1.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 390 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-130 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $709 $747