Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-30
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
- Launched July 2012
- Previous Model is Panasonic FZ100
- Refreshed by Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Revealed October 2012
- Renewed by Pentax K-50
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-30 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FZ200 versus Pentax K-30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the FZ200 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FZ200 was manufactured 3 months earlier than the K-30 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the FZ200 grades vs the K-30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 & Pentax K-30. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Pentax K-30
FZ200 | K-30 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic FZ200
K-30 | FZ200 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax K-30
FZ200 | K-30 | |||
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Revealed | July 2012 | October 2012 | Same age | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ200 enjoys external measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FZ200 versus Pentax K-30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ200 and the K-30.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ200 and K-30 is 65 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and K-30.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ200 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-30 will show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Pentax K-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 | Pentax K-30 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2012-07-18 | 2012-10-29 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine VII FHD | Prime M |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,312k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/4000s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 588 grams (1.30 lb) | 650 grams (1.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 37 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.1 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.8 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | 114 | 1129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 540 photographs | 410 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $499 | $525 |