Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K-7
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Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Announced October 2012
- Newer Model is Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 2000 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Released October 2009
- Refreshed by Pentax K-5
Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K-7 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Pentax K-30 and Pentax K-7, both Advanced DSLR cameras and they are both designed by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).
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Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the K-30 matches up against the K-7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K-7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-30 & Pentax K-7. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-30 Gallery & Pentax K-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Pentax K-7
K-30 | K-7 | |||
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Released | October 2012 | October 2009 | More recent by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Pentax K-30
K-7 | K-30 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-30 and Pentax K-7
K-30 | K-7 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen size | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-30 comes with exterior dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Check the Pentax K-30 and Pentax K-7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the K-30 vs the K-7.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-30 and K-7 is 63 and 60 respectively.
Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-30 and K-7.
To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax K-30 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher K-30 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications
Pentax K-30 | Pentax K-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-30 | Pentax K-7 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2012-10-29 | 2009-10-02 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Prime M | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4672 x 3104 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 2000 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 151 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating | TFT color LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 13.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 650g (1.43 pounds) | 750g (1.65 pounds) |
Dimensions | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 79 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.0 | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | 1129 | 536 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photos | 980 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI109,4 x AA | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $525 | $599 |