Nikon D500 vs Pentax K-30

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon D500 versus Pentax K-30, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the D500 (21MP) and K-30 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D500 was unveiled 3 years after the K-30 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the D500 scores against the K-30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D500 and Pentax K-30. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D500 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D500 enjoys outer measurements of 147mm x 115mm x 81mm (5.8" x 4.5" x 3.2") having a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) while the Pentax K-30 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the D500 against the K-30.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D500 and K-30 is 56 and 63 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the D500 and K-30.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon D500 to offer you extra detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer D500 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.