Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax K-30

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH8 and Pentax K-30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is very comparable but the FH8 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH8 was revealed 9 months before the K-30 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the FH8 matches up against the K-30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Pentax K-30. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH8 has outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-30 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FH8 against the K-30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and K-30 is 96 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and K-30.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The FH8 uses the smaller sensor which should make achieving bokeh tougher. The more aged FH8 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.