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Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K-50
Pentax K-30
Camera summary
The Pentax K-30, made by Pentax, is a powerful Mid-size SLR camera. Announced on Oct. 29, 2012. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 25600. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
4.5 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.7 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
2.9 out of 5 stars
|
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Pentax K-50, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Pentax K-50
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 11 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its versatile cross-type points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 410 shots per charge with the included D-LI109,4 x AA battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Pentax K-50
Camera summary
The Pentax K-50, made by Pentax, is a powerful Compact SLR camera. Announced on Nov. 27, 2013.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
4.1 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.7 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
2.8 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Pentax K-30, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Pentax K-30
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 11 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its versatile cross-type points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 410 shots per charge with the included D-LI109 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
Pentax K-30 | Pentax K-50 |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | Yes |
Yes |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
No |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | Yes |
Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Connectivity |
Pentax K-30 | Pentax K-50 |
| HDMI | No |
No |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | - | - |
| DXO color depth | 23.7 | 23.7 |
| DXO dynamic range | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| DXO low light ISO | 1129.0 | 1120.0 |
| DXO overall score | 79.0 | 79.0 |
Exposure mode |
Pentax K-30 | Pentax K-50 |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | No |
No |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Pentax K-30 | Pentax K-50 |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | Oct. 29, 2012 | Nov. 27, 2013 |
| Body type | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
| brand | Pentax | Pentax |
| msrp | $188.00 | $277.00 |
| model | Pentax K-30 | Pentax K-50 |
| Predecessor model | Pentax K-30 | |
| Successor model | Pentax K-50 | |
Lense |
Pentax K-30 | Pentax K-50 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5x | 1.5× |
| Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 163 | 163 |
Other features |
Pentax K-30 | Pentax K-50 |
| GPS | Optional | Optional |
| Self-timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Pentax K-30 | Pentax K-50 |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
| Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 6.0 fps | 6.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/6000s | 1/6000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
Physical |
Pentax K-30 | Pentax K-50 |
| Battery life | 410 shots | 410 shots |
| Battery model | D-LI109,4 x AA | D-LI109 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | Yes |
Yes |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 130 x 97 x 71mm | 130 x 97 x 71mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 650 grs | 650 grs |
Screen |
Pentax K-30 | Pentax K-50 |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | 921 | 921 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Pentax K-30 | Pentax K-50 |
| Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Max image resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 51600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7 mm | 23.7 x 15.7 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 16 | 16 |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Headphone port |
Pentax K-30 | Pentax K-50 |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Microphone port | No |
No |
| Video formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Viewfinder |
Pentax K-30 | Pentax K-50 |
| viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |