Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax K-30

Below is a extended analysis of the Casio EX-Z2000 vs Pentax K-30, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Casio and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z2000 (14MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-Z2000 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The EX-Z2000 was unveiled 3 years prior to the K-30 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z2000 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z2000 matches up vs the K-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 & Pentax K-30. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z2000 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z2000 and the K-30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z2000 and K-30 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z2000 and K-30.

As you can tell, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The EX-Z2000 using its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Pentax K-30 will produce greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z2000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.