K-5 vs K-30 battery life

OldNoob · 01-02-2014, 07:28 AM

Why does the K-5 get so much more battery life than the k-30?

Fogel70 · 01-02-2014, 07:50 AM

Because K5 has a battery with higher capacity.
K5 = 1860mAh VS K30 = 1050mAh

So the battery in K5 holds approx. 75% more energy than the battery in K30.

sheld · 01-02-2014, 09:36 AM

I use low discharge AA batteries for my K30, like the Sanyo Eneloops. Over a 5 day winter break vacation, I shot 350 photos mostly without flash, and the battery indicator stayed at 100% full until the last day. I haven't tried the K30 native battery since I sort of got addicted to using AA's a long time ago. The battery life seems the same as on my K-x, which dpreview says 640 shots. I think the eneloops are around 2000mha, but the voltage is different.

See this link; SteveB claims 1000 shots per charge https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/151-pentax-k-30-k-50/221163-battery-life-...aa-holder.html

OldNoob · 01-02-2014, 10:38 AM

Ah ok . I was under the wrong assumption they used the same battery

Joojoo2010 · 01-02-2014, 02:10 PM

That k30 battery is much smaller size and more lightweight too. Some people like lightweight cameras

**JimJohnson** · 01-06-2014, 08:09 AM

The K-30/50 LiON battery is the same one used in the K-r. However, the K-30 (and probably K-50) has higher power demands than the K-r, so the battery gets fewer shots with the K-30. The reason for sticking with the K-r size battery is it also allowed the use of the K-r's AA adapter, which has proven to be a popular accessory.

Different photographers have different needs. For me, the ability to use AA size eneloops for all my gear and travel with just one charger outweighed the slightly smaller capacity when shooting with the K-30.

Joel B · 01-06-2014, 08:16 AM

Being able to use AAs is awesome!! So glad the kept that option with the K-50/500 line!! Much embarrassment has been avoided by being able to grab the AAs out of the flash!!

01-02-2014, 07:28 AM	#1
OldNoob Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 402	K-5 vs K-30 battery life Why does the K-5 get so much more battery life than the k-30?

01-02-2014, 09:36 AM	#3
sheld Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Austin, TX Photos: Albums Posts: 164	I use low discharge AA batteries for my K30, like the Sanyo Eneloops. Over a 5 day winter break vacation, I shot 350 photos mostly without flash, and the battery indicator stayed at 100% full until the last day. I haven't tried the K30 native battery since I sort of got addicted to using AA's a long time ago. The battery life seems the same as on my K-x, which dpreview says 640 shots. I think the eneloops are around 2000mha, but the voltage is different. See this link; SteveB claims 1000 shots per charge https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/151-pentax-k-30-k-50/221163-battery-life-...aa-holder.html Last edited by sheld; 01-02-2014 at 09:42 AM.

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Fogel70 Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Photos: Albums Posts: 3,062	Because K5 has a battery with higher capacity. K5 = 1860mAh VS K30 = 1050mAh So the battery in K5 holds approx. 75% more energy than the battery in K30.

01-02-2014, 10:38 AM	#4
OldNoob Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 402 Original Poster	Ah ok . I was under the wrong assumption they used the same battery

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Joojoo2010 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 306	That k30 battery is much smaller size and more lightweight too. Some people like lightweight cameras

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JimJohnson Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Summer:Lake Superior - Michigan Winter:Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,772	The K-30/50 LiON battery is the same one used in the K-r. However, the K-30 (and probably K-50) has higher power demands than the K-r, so the battery gets fewer shots with the K-30. The reason for sticking with the K-r size battery is it also allowed the use of the K-r's AA adapter, which has proven to be a popular accessory. Different photographers have different needs. For me, the ability to use AA size eneloops for all my gear and travel with just one charger outweighed the slightly smaller capacity when shooting with the K-30.

01-06-2014, 08:16 AM	#7
Joel B Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Barnett MO. Photos: Albums Posts: 2,336	Being able to use AAs is awesome!! So glad the kept that option with the K-50/500 line!! Much embarrassment has been avoided by being able to grab the AAs out of the flash!!

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