Nikon D800E vs Pentax K-30

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon D800E and Pentax K-30, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the D800E (36MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the D800E (Full frame) and K-30 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The D800E was released 4 months prior to the K-30 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the D800E grades against the K-30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D800E & Pentax K-30. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D800E Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D800E comes with exterior measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Pentax K-30 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the D800E vs the K-30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D800E and K-30 is 54 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D800E and K-30.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D800E due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon D800E will give more detail as a result of its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively.