Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K-1
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Previous Model is Panasonic LZ20
- Refreshed by Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Revealed February 2016
- New Model is Pentax K-1 II
Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K-1 Overview
Here is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic LZ30 and Pentax K-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the LZ30 (16MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the LZ30 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe LZ30 was released 4 years prior to the K-1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the LZ30 scores versus the K-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K-1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Pentax K-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Pentax K-1
LZ30 | K-1 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Panasonic LZ30
K-1 | LZ30 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | January 2013 | Fresher by 37 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 460k | Clearer screen (+577k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Pentax K-1
LZ30 | K-1 | |||
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Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic LZ30 provides external dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
See the Panasonic LZ30 and Pentax K-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the LZ30 and the K-1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and K-1 is 66 and 55 respectively.
Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ30 and K-1.
All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LZ30 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax K-1 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 20MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older LZ30 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Pentax K-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Pentax K-1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2016-02-17 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 36 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 7360 x 4912 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 33 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-875mm (35.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 4.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 552 grams (1.22 pounds) | 1010 grams (2.23 pounds) |
Dimensions | 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 96 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3280 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photographs | 760 photographs |
Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Storage slots | 1 | Dual |
Retail cost | $230 | $1,499 |