Panasonic FS42 vs Pentax K-30

Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FS42 versus Pentax K-30, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and K-30 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The FS42 was brought out 4 years earlier than the K-30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FS42 matches up versus the K-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 & Pentax K-30. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS42 Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS42 comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FS42 compared to the K-30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FS42 and K-30 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS42 and K-30.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FS42 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-30 will offer you greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older FS42 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.