Pentax's weather-sealed mid-range APS-C DSLR — 16.3MP with in-body SR and robust outdoor build.
The Pentax K-30 launched in 2012 as a weather-sealed mid-range APS-C DSLR with 16.3MP sensor and in-body Shake Reduction. It offered robust outdoor capability at an accessible price — a Pentax trademark of delivering weather sealing below typical price points.
The 16.3MP APS-C CMOS sensor delivers good image quality. 11-point AF with 9 cross-type sensors — SAFOX IXi+. 6fps burst. In-body SR stabilisation works with all K-mount lenses. Full HD 1080p video. ISO clean to 3200.
Weather-sealed body at 650g — genuine outdoor protection. 3-inch fixed LCD. Optical viewfinder with 100% coverage — unusual at this price. Dual AA/lithium battery option — unique flexibility. Pentax K mount. Built-in AF motor.
Available used very cheaply. The weather sealing and 100% viewfinder at this price were remarkable. The K-50 and K-70 improved further. Check for motor drive issues — reported on some K-30 units. Outstanding value for outdoor photographers wanting weather sealing.