Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax K-30
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Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
- Introduced February 2018
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Announced October 2012
- Successor is Pentax K-50
Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax K-30 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Panasonic GX9 versus Pentax K-30, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and K-30 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GX9 was launched 5 years later than the K-30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GX9 matches up versus the K-30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 and Pentax K-30. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GX9 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Pentax K-30
GX9 | K-30 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | October 2012 | More recent by 65 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 921k | Clearer display (+319k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic GX9
K-30 | GX9 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Pentax K-30
GX9 | K-30 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GX9 offers physical dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Pentax K-30 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Check the Panasonic GX9 versus Pentax K-30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GX9 versus the K-30.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX9 and K-30 is 82 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX9 and K-30.
As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX9 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher GX9 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Pentax K-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Pentax K-30 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2018-02-13 | 2012-10-29 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | 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 | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
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 photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,240k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 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 data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 407 grams (0.90 lb) | 650 grams (1.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") | 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 | 260 shots | 410 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $1,000 | $525 |