Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-30
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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 & Pentax K-30. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G10 Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Pentax K-30
G10 | K-30 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic G10
K-30 | G10 | |||
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Revealed | October 2012 | August 2010 | More modern by 27 months | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Pentax K-30
G10 | K-30 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G10 and K-30 is 72 and 63 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic G10 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | Pentax K-30 | |
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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 |