Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax K-30
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Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase 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
- Refreshed by Pentax K-50
Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax K-30 Overview
Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax K-30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is very well matched but the FH20 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FH20 was released 3 years earlier than the K-30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FH20 scores versus the K-30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 and Pentax K-30. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH20 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Pentax K-30
FH20 | K-30 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic FH20
K-30 | FH20 | |||
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Announced | October 2012 | January 2010 | More recent by 34 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Pentax K-30
FH20 | K-30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH20 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax K-30 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax K-30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FH20 against the K-30.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH20 and K-30 is 93 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH20 and K-30.
As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FH20 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Pentax K-30 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older FH20 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH20 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Pentax K-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | Pentax K-30 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS30 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2010-01-06 | 2012-10-29 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime M |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 178g (0.39 lb) | 650g (1.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 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 | - | 410 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $179 | $525 |