Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-30
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Introduced October 2012
- New Model is Pentax K-50
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-30 Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic FS25 versus Pentax K-30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.
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The FS25 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the K-30 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FS25 grades versus the K-30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Pentax K-30. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Pentax K-30
FS25 | K-30 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic FS25
K-30 | FS25 | |||
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Introduced | October 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 45 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Pentax K-30
FS25 | K-30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FS25 comes with outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-30 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FS25 versus Pentax K-30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FS25 versus the K-30.
![Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-30 size comparison Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS25-vs-Pentax-K-30-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and K-30 is 95 and 63 respectively.
![Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-30 top view buttons comparison Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS25-vs-Pentax-K-30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and K-30.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FS25 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax K-30 will provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older FS25 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
![Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-30 sensor size comparison Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS25-vs-Pentax-K-30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS25-vs-Pentax-K-30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Pentax K-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Pentax K-30 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2009-01-27 | 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
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) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 148 gr (0.33 lbs) | 650 gr (1.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $230 | $525 |