Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K100D

In this article, we are matching up the Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K100D, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both manufactured by Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the K-30 (16MP) and K100D (6MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-30 was unveiled 5 years later than the K100D and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the K-30 grades against the K100D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-30 and Pentax K100D. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-30 Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-30 enjoys outer 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) while the Pentax K100D has measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

See the Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K100D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the K-30 compared to the K100D.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the K-30 and K100D is 63 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-30 and K100D.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax K-30 to show more detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent K-30 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.