Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax K-30
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Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Launched October 2012
- Newer Model is Pentax K-50
Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax K-30 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax K-30, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FS15 was brought out 4 years before the K-30 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FS15 grades against the K-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Pentax K-30. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Pentax K-30
FS15 | K-30 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic FS15
K-30 | FS15 | |||
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Launched | October 2012 | January 2009 | More recent by 46 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Pentax K-30
FS15 | K-30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS15 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-30 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax K-30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FS15 versus the K-30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and K-30 is 95 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and K-30.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FS15 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-30 will offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older FS15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FS15 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Pentax K-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Pentax K-30 |
Category | Ultracompact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2009-01-16 | 2012-10-29 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 136 gr (0.30 lbs) | 650 gr (1.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $180 | $525 |