Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax K-30

The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic ZS200 and Pentax K-30, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the ZS200 (1") and K-30 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS200 was released 5 years after the K-30 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ZS200 grades vs the K-30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS200 has external dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS200 against the K-30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and K-30 is 86 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and K-30.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS200 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic ZS200 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern ZS200 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.