Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-30

The following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the FX48 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The FX48 was introduced 4 years earlier than the K-30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX48 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FX48 grades vs the K-30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Pentax K-30. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FX48 features exterior dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax K-30 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FX48 and the K-30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and K-30 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and K-30.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FX48 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-30 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged FX48 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.