Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-30
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
- Revealed July 2015
- Succeeded the Panasonic FZ200
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- 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
- Refreshed by Pentax K-50
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-30 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax K-30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the FZ300 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FZ300 was brought out 2 years after the K-30 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FZ300 scores against the K-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Pentax K-30. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Pentax K-30
FZ300 | K-30 | |||
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Released | July 2015 | October 2012 | More modern by 33 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic FZ300
K-30 | FZ300 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax K-30
FZ300 | K-30 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ300 enjoys external dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Pentax K-30 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax K-30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ300 vs the K-30.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and K-30 is 59 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ300 and K-30.
Clearly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ300 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-30 will offer you greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher FZ300 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Pentax K-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Pentax K-30 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2015-07-16 | 2012-10-29 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | 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 surface 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 | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 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 range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 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 | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 691 gr (1.52 lb) | 650 gr (1.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 380 images | 410 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $598 | $525 |