Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-30
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Pentax K-30. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Pentax K-30
FZ80 | K-30 | |||
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Revealed | January 2017 | October 2012 | Fresher by 51 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic FZ80
K-30 | FZ80 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax K-30
FZ80 | K-30 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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).
Check the Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax K-30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 | Pentax K-30 | |
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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 |