Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-30
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Released October 2012
- Renewed by Pentax K-50
Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-30 Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Pentax K-30
FX48 | K-30 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic FX48
K-30 | FX48 | |||
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Released | October 2012 | January 2009 | Newer by 45 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Pentax K-30
FX48 | K-30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
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).
See the Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic FX48 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Pentax K-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Pentax K-30 |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FX40 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2009-01-27 | 2012-10-29 |
Physical type | Compact | 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 area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-125mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 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 support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 150g (0.33 pounds) | 650g (1.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $325 | $525 |