Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K-50

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K-50, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are offered by Pentax. The image resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-30 was released 13 months earlier than the K-50 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the K-30 scores against the K-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-30 & Pentax K-50. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-30 Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-30 provides outside dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the K-30 versus the K-50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-30 and K-50 is 63 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-30 and K-50.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you should really take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged K-30 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.