Pentax K-30 vs Pentax H90
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Pentax K-30 vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Launched October 2012
- Later Model is Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
Pentax K-30 vs Pentax H90 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Pentax K-30 versus Pentax H90, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the K-30 (16MP) and H90 (12MP) and the K-30 (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe K-30 was unveiled 2 years later than the H90 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the K-30 scores against the H90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax K-30 vs Pentax H90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-30 & Pentax Optio H90. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-30 Gallery & Pentax H90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Pentax H90
K-30 | H90 | |||
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Revealed | October 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 34 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Pentax K-30
H90 | K-30 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-30 and Pentax H90
K-30 | H90 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-30 vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-30 offers 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) while the Pentax H90 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax K-30 versus Pentax H90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the K-30 vs the H90.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-30 and H90 is 63 and 93 respectively.
Pentax K-30 vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-30 and H90.
All in all, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-30 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax K-30 will produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher K-30 provides a benefit in sensor technology.
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Pentax K-30 vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Pentax K-30 | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-30 | Pentax Optio H90 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-10-29 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Prime M | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Total lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 650 gr (1.43 pounds) | 153 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1129 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI109,4 x AA | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $525 | $150 |