Panasonic GH4 vs Pentax K-30

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.