Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K-r

Lets take a deeper look at the Pentax K-30 versus Pentax K-r, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both produced by Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-30 (16MP) and K-r (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-30 was introduced 20 months after the K-r which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the K-30 grades against the K-r with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-30 & Pentax K-r. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-30 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-30 has got outside measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the K-30 and the K-r.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the K-30 and K-r is 63 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-30 and K-r.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Pentax K-30 to give you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer K-30 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.