Nikon D90 vs Pentax K-30

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon D90 versus Pentax K-30, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the D90 (12MP) and K-30 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D90 was launched 5 years before the K-30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the D90 matches up vs the K-30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D90 and Pentax K-30. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D90 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D90 features physical measurements of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Pentax K-30 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

See the Nikon D90 versus Pentax K-30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the D90 and the K-30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D90 and K-30 is 60 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D90 and K-30.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Pentax K-30 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged D90 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.