Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax K-30

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FP7 versus Pentax K-30, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the FP7 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The FP7 was released 22 months earlier than the K-30 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FP7 grades versus the K-30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Pentax K-30. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 features physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Pentax K-30 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FP7 versus Pentax K-30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP7 versus the K-30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and K-30 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and K-30.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor measurements. The FP7 features the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh trickier. The older FP7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.