Pentax K-30 vs Leica S (Typ 007)

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Pentax K-30 vs Leica S (Typ 007)

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APS-C 369.7mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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Medium format 1,350.0mm²
37.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Leica S (Typ 007) Review.

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Differences

Pentax K-30 advantages over Leica S (Typ 007)

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$1199 vs $24500 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
More cross-type AF points
9 vs 1
Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
More AF points
11 vs 1
More AF points improve autofocus
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
5.5 fps vs 3.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Leica S (Typ 007) advantages over Pentax K-30

Larger sensor
Medium format vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 6.00 vs 4.81 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
More viewfinder magnification
1.09x vs 0.61x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
37.5 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
125 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 45 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Pentaprism viewfinder
Both provide
Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

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.
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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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7000

Pentax K-30

Nikon D7000

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$699
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax K-30 vs Nikon D7000

Leica S (Typ 007)

Nikon D7000

$19995
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$699
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Leica S (Typ 007) vs Nikon D7000

Compared to Canon T4i

Pentax K-30

Canon T4i

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$789
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-30 vs Canon T4i

Leica S (Typ 007)

Canon T4i

$19995
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$789
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

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Compared to Pentax K-5 II

Pentax K-30

Pentax K-5 II

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$699
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax K-30 vs Pentax K-5 II

Leica S (Typ 007)

Pentax K-5 II

$19995
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$699
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Leica S (Typ 007) vs Pentax K-5 II

Compared to Leica S (Typ 006)

Pentax K-30

Leica S (Typ 006)

$599
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$10535
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax K-30 vs Leica S (Typ 006)

Leica S (Typ 007)

Leica S (Typ 006)

$19995
Medium format

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$10535
Medium format

Compare Leica S (Typ 007) vs Leica S (Typ 006)

Compared to Leica S-E (Typ 006)

Pentax K-30

Leica S-E (Typ 006)

$599
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$16900
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax K-30 vs Leica S-E (Typ 006)

Leica S (Typ 007)

Leica S-E (Typ 006)

$19995
Medium format

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$16900
Medium format

Less expensive

Compare Leica S (Typ 007) vs Leica S-E (Typ 006)

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