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Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
66
Overall
61
Pentax K-30 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed October 2012
  • Updated by Pentax K-50
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Launched June 2016
  • Successor is Pentax KF
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Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Pentax K-30 and Pentax K-70, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are sold by Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the K-30 (16MP) and K-70 (24MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-30 was revealed 4 years earlier than the K-70 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the K-30 matches up vs the K-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Pentax K-70

 K-30 K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Pentax K-30

 K-70 K-30 
LaunchedJune 2016October 2012More modern by 43 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Pentax K-30 and Pentax K-70

 K-30 K-70 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution921k921kThe same display resolution
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-30 offers outer measurements 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-70 has specifications of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-30 and Pentax K-70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the K-30 and the K-70.

Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-30 and K-70 is 63 and 62 respectively.

Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K-30 and K-70.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax K-70 to provide greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged K-30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-30 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-70 Portrait photography details
74
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
80
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-30 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-70 Street photography highlights
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
71
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
good high ISO (102,400)
heavier than competition in class (688 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-30 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-70 Sports photography factors
67
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
terrible battery power (410 CIPA)
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (6.0 fps)
not so great battery power (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-30 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-70 Travel photography advice
60
weather sealing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
terrible battery power (410 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
64
weather proof
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (688 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-30 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography highlights
73
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
terrible battery power (410 CIPA)
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K-30
Vlogging with Pentax K-70
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
71
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
heavier than competition in class (688g)
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Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-30 and Pentax K-70
 Pentax K-30Pentax K-70
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-30 Pentax K-70
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-10-29 2016-06-08
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Prime M PRIME MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 102400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/6000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 650g (1.43 lb) 688g (1.52 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1129 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 410 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI109,4 x AA -
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $525 $649