Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-30

Lets examine more closely at the Pentax K-1 II versus Pentax K-30, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are built by Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and K-30 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The K-1 II was released 5 years after the K-30 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the K-1 II grades against the K-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-1 Mark II & Pentax K-30. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-1 II Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-1 II has outer measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Pentax K-30 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-1 II versus Pentax K-30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the K-1 II and the K-30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-1 II and K-30 is 55 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 II and K-30.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-1 II due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax K-1 II will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger K-1 II should have an edge in sensor innovation.