Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K20D

In this article, we will be reviewing the Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K20D, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are sold by Pentax. The resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the K20D (15MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-30 was revealed 4 years after the K20D which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the K-30 matches up against the K20D for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-30 and Pentax K20D. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-30 Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-30 comes with outer dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Pentax K20D has proportions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K20D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the K-30 versus the K20D.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-30 and K20D is 63 and 59 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-30 and K20D.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax K-30 to produce extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent K-30 should have an advantage in sensor technology.