- APS-C 369.7mm2
- 16.3 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 12,800
- APS-C 369.0mm2
- 20.9 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 51,200
Differences
Pentax K-30 advantages over Nikon Z fc
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes
vs
No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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More telephoto lens reach
203 mm
vs
75 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
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Internal flash
Internal flash
vs
None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter
vs
No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
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Faster shutter
1/6000
vs
1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Nikon Z fc advantages over Pentax K-30
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Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD)
vs
1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
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Touchscreen
Touch
vs
No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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Tiltable Screen
Tiltable
vs
Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
vs
None
Share your photos wirelessly
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Built-in Bluetooth
Yes
vs
No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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On-sensor phase detect
Yes
vs
No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Thinner
43 mm
vs
71 mm
Thinner
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External Mic Jack
Jack
vs
No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Newer
4 years
vs
13 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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More pixels
20.9
vs
16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter
vs
Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
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Wider angle kit lens
24 mm
vs
27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
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Longer exposure
900
vs
30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Faster JPEG shooting
11.0 fps
vs
5.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Higher extended ISO
204800
vs
25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Strengths
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Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Common Weaknesses
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
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Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Review Excerpt
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Pentaprism viewfinder is bright and accurate; Weather-sealed body can handle direct rain; Twin control dials make exposure control a snap; Solid build; Great image quality.
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Lower resolution than some rivals; Not as small as recent Pentax entry-level and mid-range models; A couple of ergonomic and UI quirks; Shutter isn't the quietest; 18-55 kit lens isn't weather-sealed.
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Read our Pentax K-30 Review
The Competition
Compared to Nikon D7000
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Less expensive
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Focus peaking
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Focus peaking
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Shoot 4K video
Compared to Canon T4i
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Focus peaking
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Larger sensor
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Tilt-swivel screen
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Touchscreen
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Focus peaking
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Larger sensor
Compared to Pentax K-5 II
Pentax
K-30
Pentax
K-5 II
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Less expensive
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Focus peaking
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Focus peaking
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Shoot 4K video
Compared to Fujifilm X-T200
Pentax
K-30
Fujifilm
X-T200
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Tilt-swivel screen
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Shoot 4K video
Nikon
Z fc
Fujifilm
X-T200
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Less expensive
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Tilt-swivel screen
Compared to Nikon Z 30
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Tilt-swivel screen
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Shoot 4K video
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Eye-level viewfinder
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Thinner
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Less expensive
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Tilt-swivel screen
