Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax K-30

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ150 versus Pentax K-30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the FZ150 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ150 was brought out 6 months prior to the K-30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the FZ150 matches up vs the K-30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 & Pentax K-30. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ150 provides physical measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ150 versus Pentax K-30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ150 against the K-30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ150 and K-30 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ150 and K-30.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ150 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Pentax K-30 will offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.