Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax K-30
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Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Newer Model is Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Released October 2012
- Replacement is Pentax K-50
Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax K-30 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax K-30, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the GH1 (12MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the GH1 (Four Thirds) and K-30 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe GH1 was released 4 years prior to the K-30 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the GH1 scores against the K-30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 & Pentax K-30. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GH1 Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Pentax K-30
GH1 | K-30 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic GH1
K-30 | GH1 | |||
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Released | October 2012 | July 2009 | Newer by 40 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic GH1 and Pentax K-30
GH1 | K-30 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH1 provides exterior measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
See the Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax K-30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the GH1 compared to the K-30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GH1 and K-30 is 81 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GH1 and K-30.
As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GH1 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-30 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged GH1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GH1 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Pentax K-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Pentax K-30 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-07-10 | 2012-10-29 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine HD | Prime M |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 18.89 x 14.48mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 273.5mm² | 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 | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.50 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 385g (0.85 lbs) | 650g (1.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 64 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.6 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | 772 | 1129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photographs | 410 photographs |
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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $949 | $525 |