Pentax K-30 vs Pentax E90

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax K-30 and Pentax E90, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-30 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) and the K-30 (APS-C) and E90 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The K-30 was introduced 2 years after the E90 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the K-30 matches up against the E90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-30 and Pentax Optio E90. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-30 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K-30 features exterior 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 E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-30 and Pentax E90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the K-30 versus the E90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the K-30 and E90 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-30 and E90.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-30 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K-30 will provide more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger K-30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.