Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K10D
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![Pentax K-30 front Pentax K-30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-K-30/Pentax-K-30-front.jpg)
![Pentax K10D front Pentax K10D front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-K10D/Pentax-K10D-front.jpg)
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Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Announced October 2012
- Renewed by Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Introduced December 2006
- Successor is Pentax K20D
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Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K10D Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Pentax K-30 versus Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are built by Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-30 (16MP) and K10D (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
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The K-30 was released 5 years after the K10D which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the K-30 matches up vs the K10D for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K10D Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-30 & Pentax K10D. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-30 Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Pentax K10D
K-30 | K10D | |||
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Introduced | October 2012 | ![]() | December 2006 | Newer by 72 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper display (+711k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Pentax K-30
K10D | K-30 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-30 and Pentax K10D
K-30 | K10D | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-30 has got external dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax K10D has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax K-30 versus Pentax K10D in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-30 against the K10D.
![Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K10D size comparison Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K10D size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-30-vs-Pentax-K10D-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K-30 and K10D is 63 and 59 respectively.
![Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-30-vs-Pentax-K10D-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-30 and K10D.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax K-30 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern K-30 provides an advantage in sensor technology.
![Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-K-30-vs-Pentax-K10D-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-30-vs-Pentax-K10D-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K10D Specifications
Pentax K-30 | Pentax K10D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-30 | Pentax K10D |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2012-10-29 | 2006-12-15 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 surface area | 372.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 151 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 650 grams (1.43 pounds) | 793 grams (1.75 pounds) |
Dimensions | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 79 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.0 | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | 1129 | 522 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI109,4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $525 | $700 |