compare pentax k5 vs k30

zozozo512 · 11-20-2014, 08:40 AM

I like color pentax, but i confused pentax k5 or k30 is better. please everybody help
sr i can't write well but i can read

link81 · 11-20-2014, 08:59 AM

Pentax Cameras | Pentax K-5 II / IIs vs. Pentax K-5 vs. Pentax K-30 - Pentax DSLR Comparison - PentaxForums.com

K-30 and K-50 are 99% the same

Rimfiredude · 11-20-2014, 08:59 AM

Originally posted by zozozo512

I like color pentax, but i confused pentax k5 or k30 is better. please everybody help
sr i can't write well but i can read

The K-50 inherited almost all its technical features from the K-30, whose AF system, light metering etc. had proven to be reliable and convincing. Only the maximum available ISO was increased from ISO-25600 to ISO-51200. Thus the main difference between both cameras is the body design which (in comparison to the K-30) is rounder, more traditional, and less juvenile.
K-Series Digital Bodies

**TER-OR** · 11-20-2014, 09:08 AM

The biggest difference is the top LCD display on the K5. I like that, and use it all the time.
The K30 introduced focus peaking, which can help with manual lenses.

**Spodeworld** · 11-20-2014, 09:33 AM

The K30 has focus peaking, a less intrusive AA filter and better AF than the K5.

The K5 is more configurable and has 14-bit files instead of the 12-bit K30 limitation. It also goes to ISO80.

**demondata** · 11-20-2014, 11:39 AM

Focus peaking may be the only thing I'd like to add to my K5, that's how satisfied I am with it, so I'm sure both the K5 and the K30 (or K50) will work well for you, but the K30 does give that focus peaking advantage if you like manual focus lenses.

**crewl1** · 11-21-2014, 10:44 PM

The K-5 is a substantially more advanced camera but since it is an older generation it does not have some features such as peaking.
If you want a lightweight camera with excellent image quality and controls via menu, get the K-30.
If you want a heavier camera with excellent image quality and more controls on the body get the K-5.

zozozo512 · 11-23-2014, 10:00 AM

thanks everybody help me chose, I chose K5 because i like this body and k30 vs k5 is same.

**felixkh** · 11-23-2014, 04:42 PM

Originally posted by zozozo512

thanks everybody help me chose, I chose K5 because i like this body and k30 vs k5 is same.

Why not the K5II or the K5IIs? Both are more advanced than the K5 as it is an older generation camera.

**Mikesul** · 11-23-2014, 08:16 PM

Originally posted by felixkh

Why not the K5II or the K5IIs? Both are more advanced than the K5 as it is an older generation camera.

Probably price. The original K5 is still an excellent camera and a bargain at current prices..

Rimfiredude · 11-24-2014, 06:45 AM

After shooting a K10D, I was amazed with when I acquired a K5. The K5 is a very nice camera.

zozozo512 · 11-25-2014, 12:39 AM

Originally posted by felixkh

Why not the K5II or the K5IIs? Both are more advanced than the K5 as it is an older generation camera.

k5 is cheaper than k5II and K5IIs. its because i choes it

11-20-2014, 08:40 AM	#1
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11-20-2014, 08:59 AM	#2
link81 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 12822 Photos: Albums Posts: 459	Pentax Cameras \| Pentax K-5 II / IIs vs. Pentax K-5 vs. Pentax K-30 - Pentax DSLR Comparison - PentaxForums.com K-30 and K-50 are 99% the same

11-20-2014, 08:59 AM	#3
Rimfiredude Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Washington Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,176	Originally posted by zozozo512 I like color pentax, but i confused pentax k5 or k30 is better. please everybody help sr i can't write well but i can read The K-50 inherited almost all its technical features from the K-30, whose AF system, light metering etc. had proven to be reliable and convincing. Only the maximum available ISO was increased from ISO-25600 to ISO-51200. Thus the main difference between both cameras is the body design which (in comparison to the K-30) is rounder, more traditional, and less juvenile. K-Series Digital Bodies

11-20-2014, 09:08 AM	#4
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	The biggest difference is the top LCD display on the K5. I like that, and use it all the time. The K30 introduced focus peaking, which can help with manual lenses.

11-20-2014, 09:33 AM	#5
Spodeworld Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Joisey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,370	The K30 has focus peaking, a less intrusive AA filter and better AF than the K5. The K5 is more configurable and has 14-bit files instead of the 12-bit K30 limitation. It also goes to ISO80.

11-20-2014, 11:39 AM	#6
demondata Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Aurora, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 632	Focus peaking may be the only thing I'd like to add to my K5, that's how satisfied I am with it, so I'm sure both the K5 and the K30 (or K50) will work well for you, but the K30 does give that focus peaking advantage if you like manual focus lenses.

11-21-2014, 10:44 PM	#7
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	The K-5 is a substantially more advanced camera but since it is an older generation it does not have some features such as peaking. If you want a lightweight camera with excellent image quality and controls via menu, get the K-30. If you want a heavier camera with excellent image quality and more controls on the body get the K-5.

11-23-2014, 10:00 AM	#8
zozozo512 New Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6 Original Poster	thanks everybody help me chose, I chose K5 because i like this body and k30 vs k5 is same.

11-23-2014, 04:42 PM	#9
felixkh Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,201	Originally posted by zozozo512 thanks everybody help me chose, I chose K5 because i like this body and k30 vs k5 is same. Why not the K5II or the K5IIs? Both are more advanced than the K5 as it is an older generation camera.

11-23-2014, 08:16 PM	#10
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by felixkh Why not the K5II or the K5IIs? Both are more advanced than the K5 as it is an older generation camera. Probably price. The original K5 is still an excellent camera and a bargain at current prices..

11-24-2014, 06:45 AM	#11
Rimfiredude Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Washington Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,176	After shooting a K10D, I was amazed with when I acquired a K5. The K5 is a very nice camera.

11-25-2014, 12:39 AM	#12
zozozo512 New Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6 Original Poster	Originally posted by felixkh Why not the K5II or the K5IIs? Both are more advanced than the K5 as it is an older generation camera. k5 is cheaper than k5II and K5IIs. its because i choes it