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Comparison of Leica X Vario (Typ 107) and Pentax K-30 [S]ave

Attribute
Pentax K-30 ×
Leica X Vario (Typ 107) ×
General
ModelPentax K-30Leica X Vario (Typ 107)
BrandPentaxLeica
Manufacturer urlhttps://us.ricoh-imaging.com/http://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberK-30X Vario
Camera formatSLRMid-Sized
Release year (year)20122013
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)130133
Width (mm)7195
Height (mm)9773
Weight (g)1,088636
Waterproof--
SuccessorPentax K-50-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)16.316.2
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)369.72370.52
Sensor width (mm)23.723.6
Sensor height (mm)15.615.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.814.77
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score7978
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.723.4
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)1312.7
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,1291,320
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2688 x 1792(4.8 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4224 x 2816(11.9 mp 3:2)
  • 4928 x 3264(16.1 mp other)
  • 1632 x 1080(1.8 mp other)
  • 2144 x 1424(3.1 mp other)
  • 3264 x 2160(7.1 mp other)
  • 4288 x 2856(12.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4928 x 3274(16.1 mp other)
  • 4944 x 3274(16.2 mp other)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw (.dng)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • .dng raw+jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)5.54.4
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
Movie max framerate (fps)6030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with monaural audioMP4 with stereo audio
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountPentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3)-
Lenssmc Pentax 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR DALeica Vario-Elmar 18-46 mm f/3.5-6.4 ASPH; 9 elements in 8 groups including 2 aspherical lenses
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 203.0028.00 - 70.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 135.0018.00 - 46.00
Zoom ratio (x)7.52.55
Aperture range (f)0.03 - 0.290.06 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4030
Filter thread (mm)62-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typePhase Detect:: SAFOX IXi+, 11 point (9 cross type focus point in the center), with light wavelength sensor and diffraction lensContrast Detection: 1-point, 11-point, spot, face detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.92x mag., -2.5 to +1.5 diopterOptional EVF 2 Electronic Viewfinder
Focus peaking++
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.61-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.92-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600920,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)16-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,80012,500
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100-12800 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps), expandable to 25600Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12500
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 3 manual and 3 kelvin temperature presets
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • cte
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (d
  • l)
  • n
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • w
  • 2 manual settings
  • auto
  • cloud
  • daylight
  • electronic flash
  • halogen lighting
  • manual color temperature setting; fine adjustment option for all settings
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/6000 - 301/2000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesTTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, SpotMulti-field, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesSensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene PortraitAutomatic bracketing: Three pictures in graduations up to 3 EV, adjustable in 1/3 EV increments
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • p-ttl: on
  • redeye
  • slow sync
  • slow sync + redeye
  • trailing curtain sync
  • wireless
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye
  • forced on
  • forced on/red eye
  • slow sync
  • slow sync/red eye
  • studio
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)12-
Flash range descriptionDepends on lensISO 100: 1.5m / 4 ft.
Max flash sync (s)1/1801/2000
Flash exposure compensation-2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw (.dng)
  • raw+jpeg
  • .dng raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • optional wired or ir
-
Connections (extended)
  • wired remote port
  • electronic viewfinder socket
  • hmdi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.411.13
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.431.36
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-9
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)5.54.4
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)457
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.160.3
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.10.14
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.540.43
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.10.04
Shutter lag (notes)Optical VF, Full AF lag, Wide-area = 0.177sLive View, Full AF lag = 0.871sLive View, Pre-focused lag = 0.253sFull Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.317s
Startup time (s)1.11.9
Play -> record time (s)0.21.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.63.3
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-350
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)410-
Battery form factorProprietary; optional D-BH109 AA Battery HolderProprietary 3.7v 1600mAh
Usable battery types
  • d-li109 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary D-BH109 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • software cdrom (silkypix developer studio 3.0 for pentax included)
  • adobe photoshop lightroom (free download after registration)
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresWeather and Dust Resistant, In-body Shake Reduction, 1080p30 Video Recording, Improved AF Performance, 6fps Burst ShootingFixed 28-70mm eq. f/3.5-6.4 lens, 16-megapixel APS-C sensor, up to 1080p30 videos



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