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Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
63
Imaging
57
Features
66
Overall
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Pentax K-30 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase 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
  • Later Model is Pentax K-50
Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Announced June 2007
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K100D
  • Later Model is Pentax K200D
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Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Pentax K-30 versus Pentax K100D S, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are designed by Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the K-30 (16MP) and K100D S (6MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-30 was released 5 years later than the K100D S and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the K-30 matches up against the K100D S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Pentax K100D S

 K-30 K100D S 
AnnouncedOctober 2012June 2007More recent by 65 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k210kSharper display (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Pentax K-30

 K100D S K-30 

Common features in the Pentax K-30 and Pentax K100D S

 K-30 K100D S 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-30 comes with outside dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Pentax K100D S has dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-30 versus Pentax K100D S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the K-30 and the K100D S.

Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the K-30 and K100D S is 63 and 65 respectively.

Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K-30 and K100D S.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax K-30 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher K-30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-30 Portrait photography features
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography features
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
51
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-30 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Street photography camera
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen is fixed
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-30 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K100D S Sports photography highlights
67
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery (410 CIPA)
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-30 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Travel photography camera
60
weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
terrible battery (410 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
45
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-30 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K100D S as a Landscape photography camera
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
terrible battery (410 CIPA)
52
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
low resolution (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K-30
Vlogging with Pentax K100D S
30
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no mic socket
9
no video recording
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Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-30 and Pentax K100D S
 Pentax K-30Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-30 Pentax K100D Super
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2012-10-29 2007-06-28
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime M -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 921k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 650 grams (1.43 lb) 646 grams (1.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109,4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $525 $520