Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K-S1

Lets look more closely at the Pentax K-30 and Pentax K-S1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both produced by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-30 was released 22 months before the K-S1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the K-30 matches up vs the K-S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-30 and Pentax K-S1. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-30 Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-30 enjoys outer measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Pentax K-S1 has dimensions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

See the Pentax K-30 and Pentax K-S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the K-30 against the K-S1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K-30 and K-S1 is 63 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-30 and K-S1.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Pentax K-S1 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged K-30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.