Pentax K-30 vs Pentax P70

Below, we are comparing the Pentax K-30 vs Pentax P70, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the K-30 (16MP) and P70 (12MP) and the K-30 (APS-C) and P70 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The K-30 was unveiled 3 years later than the P70 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the K-30 grades vs the P70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-30 and Pentax Optio P70. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-30 Gallery and Pentax P70 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-30 features physical dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-30 vs Pentax P70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the K-30 compared to the P70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K-30 and P70 is 63 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-30 and P70.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The K-30 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K-30 will resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent K-30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.