Pentax K-5 now $919, K-30 vs K-5 Comparison

Price drop at B&H and DSLR comparison

By PF Staff in Deals and Savings on Jun 4, 2012

Following yesterday's nationwide price drop to $959, it seems than B&H photo is now matching the Amazon price of $919 for the Pentax K-5. This is an all-time low K-5 price from an authorized Pentax dealer in the US- even lower than the great Cyber Monday deal that was offered earlier this year. Now that only $70 separates the K-5 and new mid-range K-30 in terms of price, the decision for new camera buyers will be harder than ever, but we'd like to help you make the decision by offering a brief comparison of the two cameras!

Pentax K-5

(In-Depth Review)
Price: $919

Pentax K-30

(Detailed Preview)
Price: $849

Pros

Available battery grip
Top LCD
14-bit RAW
ISO 51,200
Tried & tested
Available now
More "pro" in-camera features
- 2,3,5 frame bracketing
- electronic level
- stereo mic w/external input

Pros

New Prime M Processor
Improved Live View
Focus Peaking
Improved Video recording
Manual video controls
$70 cheaper
Faster image playback
Two handy "user" modes
Improved autofocus
Supports AA batteries

Cons

Dated body due for replacement
Not as beginner-friendly
Autofocus could use improvement

Cons

No top LCD
Not available until late June
Might have QC issues
Poor RAW framerate

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