Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-30

Here is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic LS5 and Pentax K-30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the LS5 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The LS5 was released 15 months prior to the K-30 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the LS5 grades against the K-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 & Pentax K-30. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LS5 Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LS5 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-30 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LS5 and Pentax K-30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the LS5 vs the K-30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LS5 and K-30 is 94 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LS5 and K-30.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LS5 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-30 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older LS5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.