Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-30
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Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
- Launched November 2017
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- 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
- Released October 2012
- Replacement is Pentax K-50
Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-30 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic G9 versus Pentax K-30, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and K-30 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe G9 was launched 5 years after the K-30 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G9 grades versus the K-30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Pentax K-30. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Pentax K-30
G9 | K-30 | |||
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Released | November 2017 | October 2012 | Newer by 62 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic G9
K-30 | G9 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Pentax K-30
G9 | K-30 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic G9 has outside dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
See the Panasonic G9 versus Pentax K-30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the G9 compared to the K-30.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and K-30 is 62 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and K-30.
As you can see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G9 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic G9 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The younger G9 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
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Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Pentax K-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | Pentax K-30 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2017-11-08 | 2012-10-29 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime M |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
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 | 0.83x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 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 | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 658 grams (1.45 lb) | 650 grams (1.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photos | 410 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLF19 | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Dual | Single |
Retail pricing | $1,500 | $525 |