Pentax Pentax K30

Pentax K30 is a DSLR camera incorporating many advanced features and exceptional operability in a compact and lightweight, weather-resistant body. Ideal for the outdoors photographer, the K-30’s body provides a firm and comfortable grip so you can shoot with a steady and secure hold. High-performance features include a low-noise 16 megapixel CMOS sensor, broad sensitivity range from ISO 100-25600 and high speed burst shooting up to 6fps. The K30 also boasts a state-of-the-art SAFOX IXi+ AF sensor module with 11 focus points, 9 of which are cross-type sensors.
Announced: 09/09/2010
Body Type
Body TypeCompact SLR
Sensor
Max Resolution4288 x 2848
Other Resolutions
  • 3936 x 2624
  • 3072 x 2048
  • 1728 x 1152
Image Ratio3:2
Megapixels16.3
SizeAPS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm)
TypeCMOS
ProcessorPrime II
Image
ISO Range200-12800
ISO Minimum100
ISO Maximum25,600
White Balance Presets10
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilisation
Uncompressed FormatRAW
JPEG Quality Levels
  • Good
  • Better
  • Best
File FormatRAW
Optics & Focus
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect (sensor)
  • Phase Detect
  • Multi-area
  • Single
  • Continuous
  • Face Detection
  • Live View
Manual Focus
Number of Focus Points11
Lens MountPentax KAF2
Crop1.5
Screen / Viewfinder
Screen Size3.0
Screen Pixels921,000
Screen TypeTFT LCD
Live View
Viewfinder TypeOptical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage96%
Viewfinder magnification0.85
Features
Minimum shutter speed30 sec
Maximum shutter speed1/6000 sec
Aperture Priority
Shutter Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Built-in Flash
Exposure Modes
Scene Modes
  • Portrait
  • Landscape
  • Macro
  • Moving Object
  • Night Scene Portrait
  • Sunset
  • Blue Sky
  • Forest
  • Night Scene
  • Night Scene HDR (JPG)
  • Night Snap
  • Food
  • Pet
  • Kids
  • Surf & Snow
  • Backlight Silhouette
  • Candlelight
  • Stage Lighting
  • Museum
Flash Range (M)12.0
External Flash
Flash Modes
  • Auto
  • Red-eye Reduction
  • Slow-speed Sync
  • Trailing Curtain Sync
  • High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
Flash X Sync Speed1/180 sec
FPS6
Self-timer
Metering Modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV - 1/2 EV steps)
AE Bracketing
Orientation Sensor
Timelapse Recording
GPSOptional
Video Features
FormatMJPEG
MicrophoneMono
Resolutions
  • 720p @ 25fps
  • 480p @ 25fps
Storage
Storage Slot
  • SD
  • SDHC
Storage Slot Amount1
Physical
BatteryBattery Pack
Battery ModelLithium-Ion D-LI109
Battery Life (shots)470
Weight (grams)598
Dimensions125 x 97 x 68 mm
Connectivity
USB
Remote Control