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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-30

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Pentax K-30 front
Portability
63
Imaging
57
Features
66
Overall
60

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed October 2012
  • Newer Model is Pentax K-50
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-30 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax K-30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is very comparable but the FZ80 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The FZ80 was manufactured 4 years later than the K-30 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FZ80 matches up versus the K-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Pentax K-30

 FZ80 K-30 
RevealedJanuary 2017October 2012Fresher by 51 months
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic FZ80

 K-30 FZ80 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax K-30

 FZ80 K-30 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ80 has got outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ80 against the K-30.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ80 and K-30 is 63 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ80 and K-30.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FZ80 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic FZ80 will produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher FZ80 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-30 Portrait photography info
58
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Street photography info
Pentax K-30 Street photography info
54
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (616 grams)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-30 Sports photography advice
57
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
67
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
terrible battery (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ80
Travel photography with Pentax K-30
59
features focus by touch
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than average in class (616g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
terrible battery (410 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ80
Landscape photography with Pentax K-30
57
has manual focus
fairly wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
terrible battery (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ80
Vlogging with Pentax K-30
28
fairly wide (20mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
heavier than average in class (616g)
30
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax K-30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Pentax K-30
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Pentax K-30
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FZ82 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Announced 2017-01-04 2012-10-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Prime M
Sensor type BSI-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 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 616 gr (1.36 pounds) 650 gr (1.43 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1129
Other
Battery life 330 photos 410 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $399 $525