Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K-50 comparison
Head-to-head camera performance analysis
Pentax K-30
61
85 out of 140
Pentax K-50 wins
Pentax K-50
62
87 out of 140
Quick Spec Comparison
| Specification | Pentax K-30 | Pentax K-50 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | APS-C (23.7 x 15.7 mm) | APS-C (23.7 x 15.7 mm) |
| ISO Range | 100 - 12800 | 100 - 51600 |
| Storage Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Mount | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K-50
Image Quality (DXO Overall)
Pentax K-30: 8/10Pentax K-50: 8/10
8
8
7979
Resolution
Pentax K-30: 5/10Pentax K-50: 5/10
5
5
1616
Low Light Performance
Pentax K-30: 3/10Pentax K-50: 3/10
3
3
ISO 1129ISO 1120
Max ISO Score
Pentax K-30: 6/10Pentax K-50: 8/10
6
8
ISO 12800ISO 51600
Pentax K-50 leads by 2 points
Dynamic Range
Pentax K-30: 9/10Pentax K-50: 9/10
9
9
13 EV13 EV
Autofocus System
Pentax K-30: 6/10Pentax K-50: 6/10
6
6
11 points11 points
Video Capabilities
Pentax K-30: 7/10Pentax K-50: 7/10
7
7
1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Burst Speed
Pentax K-30: 5/10Pentax K-50: 5/10
5
5
66
Battery Life
Pentax K-30: 4/10Pentax K-50: 4/10
4
4
410410
Viewfinder Quality
Pentax K-30: 5/10Pentax K-50: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder
Portability
Pentax K-30: 9/10Pentax K-50: 9/10
9
9
650650
Lens Ecosystem
Pentax K-30: 6/10Pentax K-50: 6/10
6
6
163 lenses163 lenses
Value for Money
Pentax K-30: 10/10Pentax K-50: 10/10
10
10
$188$277
Durability
Pentax K-30: 2/10Pentax K-50: 2/10
2
2
22
Comparison Summary
Equal performance
Tied Categories
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