Pentax K-3 III vs Pentax K-30

Let's look more closely at the Pentax K-3 III versus Pentax K-30, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are manufactured by Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-3 III (26MP) and K-30 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-3 III was brought out 8 years after the K-30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the K-3 III matches up against the K-30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-3 Mark III & Pentax K-30. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-3 III Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-3 III has got exterior measurements of 135mm x 104mm x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9") having a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Pentax K-3 III versus Pentax K-30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the K-3 III vs the K-30.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the K-3 III and K-30 is 58 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K-3 III and K-30.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax K-3 III to give you greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The fresher K-3 III is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.