Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-30

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is fairly similar but the FH27 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The FH27 was released 22 months before the K-30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH27 scores versus the K-30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Pentax K-30. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FH27 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Pentax K-30 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax K-30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FH27 versus the K-30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and K-30 is 94 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and K-30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The FH27 has the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging. The older FH27 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.