Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-30
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 & Pentax K-30. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Pentax K-30
FZ70 | K-30 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | October 2012 | Newer by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic FZ70
K-30 | FZ70 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Pentax K-30
FZ70 | K-30 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Pentax K-30 | |
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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 |