Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K-5

Below, we will be comparing the Pentax K-30 and Pentax K-5, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both designed by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-30 was manufactured 23 months later than the K-5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the K-30 matches up against the K-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-30 and Pentax K-5. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-30 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K-30 offers exterior measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-30 and Pentax K-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the K-30 compared to the K-5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-30 and K-5 is 63 and 60 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-30 and K-5.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger K-30 will have a benefit in sensor technology.