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Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-30

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Pentax K-30 front
Portability
63
Imaging
57
Features
66
Overall
60

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Released June 2020
Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched October 2012
  • Newer Model is Pentax K-50
Photography Glossary

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-30 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and K-30 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The G100 was released 7 years after the K-30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the G100 grades vs the K-30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Pentax K-30

 G100 K-30 
LaunchedJune 2020October 2012Newer by 94 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k921kCrisper display (+919k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic G100

 K-30 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Pentax K-30

 G100 K-30 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G100 comes with exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the G100 compared to the K-30.

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and K-30 is 81 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and K-30.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G100 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic G100 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher G100 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-30 Portrait photography information
77
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography info
Pentax K-30 Street photography info
78
screen articulates
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G100
Sports photography with Pentax K-30
56
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
67
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-30 Travel photography advice
78
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (270 shots)
60
weather proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
bad battery (410 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-30 Landscape photography info
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 shots)
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
bad battery (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging details
Pentax K-30 Vlogging details
78
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 1920 pxls)
comes with microphone support
lack of image stabilization
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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Panasonic G100 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Pentax K-30
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Pentax K-30
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Pentax K-30
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2020-06-24 2012-10-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 49 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 107 151
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,840k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/6000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x1920 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 grams (0.78 lb) 650 grams (1.43 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1129
Other
Battery life 270 images 410 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $698 $525