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Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K-500
The Pentax K-30 and the Pentax K-500 side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.
Which to pick
On these specs they are close to even: hold both if you can, and let the price, the handling and the lenses you want decide.
Still torn? Ask the guide about the Pentax K-30 and the Pentax K-500
Specs side by side
| Spec | Pentax K-30 | Pentax K-500 |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Pentax | Pentax |
| Mount | Pentax K | Pentax K |
| Sensor | APS-C, 23.5 x 15.6 mm | APS-C, 23.5 x 15.6 mm |
| Crop factor | 1.5× | 1.5× |
| Resolution | 16.3 MP | 16.3 MP |
| Stabilisation | in the body | in the body |
| Announced | 2012 | 2013 |
| Type | DSLR | DSLR |
| Lenses in this guide | 68 for its sensor | 68 for its sensor |
Sensor size
Crop factors: Pentax K-30 1.5×, Pentax K-500 1.5×.
What a 50mm frames like
Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 75mm on full frame.
Lenses
Both take Pentax K lenses, so a lens bought for one works on the other: 68 lenses in this guide cover both sensors.
The Pentax K-30: 68 Pentax K lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Pentax K-500: 68 Pentax K lenses in this guide cover its sensor.