Panasonic G7 vs Pentax K-30

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic G7 and Pentax K-30, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the G7 (Four Thirds) and K-30 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The G7 was launched 2 years later than the K-30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G7 grades vs the K-30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 and Pentax K-30. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G7 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic G7 comes with outside measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Pentax K-30 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the G7 compared to the K-30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and K-30 is 71 and 63 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 and K-30.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The G7 offers the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The more modern G7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.