Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-30
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Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.0" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
- Revealed August 2020
- Renewed by Panasonic S5 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Revealed October 2012
- Successor is Pentax K-50
Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-30 Overview
Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-30, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and K-30 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S5 was announced 7 years later than the K-30 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S5 matches up against the K-30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 & Pentax K-30. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S5 Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Pentax K-30
S5 | K-30 | |||
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Revealed | August 2020 | October 2012 | More recent by 95 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1840k | 921k | Crisper display (+919k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic S5
K-30 | S5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Pentax K-30
S5 | K-30 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display sizing | 3.0" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic S5 provides external dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S5 and the K-30.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5 and K-30 is 60 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and K-30.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S5 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S5 will provide extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer S5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic S5 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Pentax K-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 | Pentax K-30 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2020-08-14 | 2012-10-29 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime M |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 31 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.0" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,840k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 714 gr (1.57 lb) | 650 gr (1.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 440 images | 410 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Two | Single |
Pricing at release | $1,999 | $525 |