Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax K-30
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Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Pentax K-30
FH8 | K-30 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic FH8
K-30 | FH8 | |||
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Announced | October 2012 | January 2012 | Newer by 9 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Pentax K-30
FH8 | K-30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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.
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Panasonic FH8 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | Pentax K-30 | |
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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 |