Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-30
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Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
- Revealed February 2014
- Old Model is Panasonic GH3
- Successor is Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Revealed October 2012
- Renewed by Pentax K-50
Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-30 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-30, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the GH4 (16MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is fairly similar but the GH4 (Four Thirds) and K-30 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GH4 was brought out 16 months after the K-30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GH4 scores against the K-30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Pentax K-30. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GH4 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Pentax K-30
GH4 | K-30 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | October 2012 | More modern by 16 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 921k | Clearer display (+115k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic GH4
K-30 | GH4 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Pentax K-30
GH4 | K-30 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH4 comes with outside measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 560 grams (1.23 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 GH4 vs Pentax K-30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the GH4 compared to the K-30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GH4 and K-30 is 66 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GH4 and K-30.
As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor sizes. The GH4 has got the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The more modern GH4 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | Pentax K-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | Pentax K-30 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2014-02-07 | 2012-10-29 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine IX | 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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 107 | 151 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,036k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | OLED | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.67x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 17.00 m (at ISO 200) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 560 grams (1.23 lb) | 650 grams (1.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 74 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.2 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.8 | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | 791 | 1129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 shots | 410 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | DMW-BLF19 | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $1,500 | $525 |