Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax K-30

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FZ100 versus Pentax K-30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the FZ100 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ100 was brought out 3 years before the K-30 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the FZ100 grades vs the K-30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Pentax K-30. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ100 offers physical dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Pentax K-30 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ100 versus Pentax K-30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ100 against the K-30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ100 and K-30 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ100 and K-30.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ100 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-30 will resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older FZ100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.