Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-30
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Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
- Announced September 2014
- Older Model is Nikon D700
- Successor is Nikon D780
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Announced October 2012
- Refreshed by Pentax K-50

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-30 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon D750 and Pentax K-30, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the D750 (24MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the D750 (Full frame) and K-30 (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.

The D750 was unveiled 23 months later than the K-30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the D750 scores vs the K-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D750 & Pentax K-30. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D750 Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Pentax K-30
D750 | K-30 | |||
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Announced | September 2014 | ![]() | October 2012 | Fresher by 23 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Nikon D750
K-30 | D750 |
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Common features in the Nikon D750 and Pentax K-30
D750 | K-30 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D750 comes with outside dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 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 D750 and Pentax K-30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the D750 against the K-30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D750 and K-30 is 57 and 63 respectively.

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D750 and K-30.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D750 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D750 will offer you more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher D750 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Nikon D750 | Pentax K-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon D750 | Pentax K-30 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2014-09-12 | 2012-10-29 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed 4 | Prime M |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 51 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 15 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 309 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,229k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.5 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 840 gr (1.85 lb) | 650 gr (1.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 93 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.8 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.5 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 2956 | 1129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1230 shots | 410 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL15 | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Retail price | $2,000 | $525 |