Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-30

Here, we are looking at the Nikon D780 versus Pentax K-30, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the D780 (25MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the D780 (Full frame) and K-30 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The D780 was announced 7 years after the K-30 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the D780 scores versus the K-30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D780 & Pentax K-30. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D780 Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D780 offers outside dimensions of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the D780 compared to the K-30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D780 and K-30 is 57 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D780 and K-30.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D780 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon D780 will offer you extra detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent D780 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.