Panasonic G95 vs Pentax K-30

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic G95 versus Pentax K-30, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and K-30 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The G95 was announced 6 years later than the K-30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G95 scores against the K-30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 & Pentax K-30. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G95 Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G95 comes with outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Pentax K-30 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G95 versus Pentax K-30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the G95 compared to the K-30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G95 and K-30 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G95 and K-30.

To sum up, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The G95 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic G95 will show extra detail with its extra 4.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger G95 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.