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Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax K-30

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Pentax K-30 front
Portability
63
Imaging
57
Features
66
Overall
60

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced October 2012
  • Renewed by Pentax K-50
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Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax K-30 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Pentax K-30

 FH8 K-30 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic FH8

 K-30 FH8 
AnnouncedOctober 2012January 2012Newer by 9 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Pentax K-30

 FH8 K-30 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison

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).

Examine the Panasonic FH8 and Pentax K-30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax K-30 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax K-30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax K-30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH8
Portrait photography with Pentax K-30
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Street photography features
Pentax K-30 Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (123g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH8
Sports photography with Pentax K-30
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Travel photography info
Pentax K-30 Travel photography info
69
lighter than competitors (123 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
60
weather sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-30 Landscape photography features
43
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
not so great battery pack (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-30 Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (123g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
30
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Pentax K-30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Pentax K-30
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Pentax K-30
Type Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Released 2012-01-09 2012-10-29
Physical type 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 surface area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.5-6.4 -
Macro focus range 4cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 123 gr (0.27 lb) 650 gr (1.43 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 260 photographs 410 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $149 $525