Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Let's take a deeper look at the Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K-5 IIs, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are offered by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-30 was announced 7 months prior to the K-5 IIs and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the K-30 matches up against the K-5 IIs when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-30 offers external dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K-5 IIs in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the K-30 and the K-5 IIs.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K-30 and K-5 IIs is 63 and 60 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-30 and K-5 IIs.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images but you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged K-30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.