Nikon S5200 vs Pentax K-30

Following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S5200 versus Pentax K-30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the S5200 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The S5200 was released 4 months after the K-30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S5200 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S5200 matches up vs the K-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5200 and Pentax K-30. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S5200 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5200 enjoys exterior dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-30 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S5200 versus Pentax K-30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S5200 vs the K-30.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and K-30 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5200 and K-30.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The S5200 uses the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh tougher.