Panasonic GH3 vs Pentax K-30

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic GH3 and Pentax K-30, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the GH3 (16MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is very well matched but the GH3 (Four Thirds) and K-30 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The GH3 was brought out at a similar time to the K-30 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GH3 grades versus the K-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 and Pentax K-30. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH3 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH3 offers external dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Panasonic GH3 and Pentax K-30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GH3 against the K-30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GH3 and K-30 is 66 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH3 and K-30.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizes. The GH3 has got the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF tougher.