Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax K-30

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Pentax K-30, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and K-30 (APS-C) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ1000 II was announced 6 years after the K-30 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FZ1000 II grades vs the K-30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Pentax K-30. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has outside dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-30 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Pentax K-30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ1000 II versus the K-30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 II and K-30 is 55 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 II and K-30.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 II having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent FZ1000 II will have an advantage in sensor tech.