Pentax K-5 II vs Sony QX30
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Pentax K-5 II vs Sony QX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Succeeded the Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
- Revealed September 2014
Photography Glossary Pentax K-5 II vs Sony QX30 Overview
Below is a extensive comparison of the Pentax K-5 II and Sony QX30, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-5 II (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the K-5 II (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe K-5 II was released 15 months before the QX30 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the K-5 II grades vs the QX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-5 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-5 II Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.
