From the various reviews, it would appear that the advantage that the K-30 had over the original K-5 in autofocus performance has largely been closed with the II/IIs. While one can split hairs on speed and accuracy in good light, the new K-5 II has better low-light autofocus than the K-30 system. This is all within the Phase Detect (PDAF) or "through the viewfinder" focus. If you use Live View Contrast Detect (CDAF) a lot, the K-30 has a much improved Live View mode.
Which camera do you recommend for talkingtojoey?
Pentax K-30 - $518
16.1 MP|APS-C CMOS|3" LCD
Pentax K-5 II - $889
16.1 MP|APS-C CMOS|3" LCD
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Beginner I
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Visitor6 months ago Andrew-Munsterpentax k-5 II, SAFOX X TTL phase-difference 11 point (9 cross) wide autofocus system with light wavelength sensor Focus modes: AF Single (w focus lock, focus/shutter priority selectable), AF Continuous (w focus/FPS priority selectable), Manual Focus point adjustment: Auto 11 Point, Auto 5 Point, User-Selectable, Center AF assist: Yes, via dedicated LED AF assist lamp. Sensitivity range: EV -3 to 18 (ISO 100) Pentax K30 Focus System Type: SAFOX IXi+ TTL phase-detection 11 point (9 cross) wide autofocus system w light wavelength sensor and diffraction lens Sensitivity range: EV -1 to 18 (ISO 100) Focus modes: AF.A (auto), AF.S (single, w focus lock, focus/shutter priority selectable), AF.C (continuous, w focus/FPS priority selectable), Manual Focus point adjustment: Auto 11 pt, Auto 5 pt, User-Selectable (w Expanded Area AF), Center AF assist: Yes via dedicated LED AF assist lamp Focus peaking: Yes (n/a while video is actively recording) - Visitor6 months ago Andrew-Munsterthe K5 II is better by far
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