Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax K-30

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.

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.

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.

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.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and K-30 is 95 and 63 respectively.

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.