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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-30

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
 
Pentax K-30 front
Portability
63
Imaging
57
Features
66
Overall
60

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs

Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Launched August 2010
Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed October 2012
  • Renewed by Pentax K-50
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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-30 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic G10 versus Pentax K-30, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the G10 (Four Thirds) and K-30 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The G10 was introduced 3 years prior to the K-30 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the G10 scores versus the K-30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Pentax K-30

 G10 K-30 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic G10

 K-30 G10 
RevealedOctober 2012August 2010More modern by 27 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Pentax K-30

 G10 K-30 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G10 features outside measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G10 versus Pentax K-30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the G10 and the K-30.

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G10 and K-30 is 72 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G10 and K-30.

As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G10 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-30 will deliver greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged G10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G10 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-30 Portrait photography info
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
74
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G10 Street photography information
Pentax K-30 Street photography information
58
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-30 as a Sports photography camera
44
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (380 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
has no phase detect auto focus
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
terrible battery (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G10 Travel photography info
Pentax K-30 Travel photography info
54
great battery (380 per charge)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
60
environment proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
terrible battery (410 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-30 as a Landscape photography camera
59
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
great battery (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
terrible battery (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G10 Vlogging features
Pentax K-30 Vlogging features
23
comes with face detect focus
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G10 and Pentax K-30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10Pentax K-30
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Pentax K-30
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2010-08-09 2012-10-29
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II Prime M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 107 151
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD 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 0.52x 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 388 grams (0.86 lb) 650 grams (1.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 52 79
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 13.0
DXO Low light rating 411 1129
Other
Battery life 380 shots 410 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $550 $525