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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-30

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Pentax K-30 front
Portability
63
Imaging
57
Features
66
Overall
60

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Announced July 2013
Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Announced October 2012
  • Replacement is Pentax K-50
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-30 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax K-30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is relatively close but the FZ70 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ70 was manufactured 9 months after the K-30 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the FZ70 matches up against the K-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Pentax K-30

 FZ70 K-30 
AnnouncedJuly 2013October 2012Newer by 9 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic FZ70

 K-30 FZ70 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax K-30

 FZ70 K-30 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ70 offers external dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax K-30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ70 vs the K-30.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-30 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and K-30 is 63 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ70 and K-30.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The FZ70 contains the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The more recent FZ70 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-30 as a Portrait photography camera
56
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
74
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Street photography information
Pentax K-30 Street photography information
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (606 grams)
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-30 as a Sports photography camera
55
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
67
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery life (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-30 Travel photography advice
55
better than average battery power (400 shots)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (606 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
weather proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
bad battery life (410 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ70
Landscape photography with Pentax K-30
54
has manual focus
fairly wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
bad battery life (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-30 Vlogging highlights
26
fairly wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition (606 grams)
30
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax K-30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Pentax K-30
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Pentax K-30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2013-07-18 2012-10-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Prime M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD Display TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 606 grams (1.34 pounds) 650 grams (1.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 41 79
DXO Color Depth score 19.4 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 13.0
DXO Low light score 171 1129
Other
Battery life 400 images 410 images
Battery format 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
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $525