Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K-1 II
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs
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- 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
- Released January 2013
- Superseded the Panasonic LZ20
- Successor is Panasonic LZ40
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- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF4 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Launched February 2018
- Older Model is Pentax K-1
Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic LZ30 and Pentax K-1 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the LZ30 (16MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the LZ30 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe LZ30 was revealed 6 years earlier than the K-1 II and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the LZ30 scores vs the K-1 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K-1 II Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Pentax K-1 II
LZ30 | K-1 II |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Panasonic LZ30
K-1 II | LZ30 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | January 2013 | Fresher by 62 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Sharper display (+577k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Pentax K-1 II
LZ30 | K-1 II | |||
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Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ30 features outer dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic LZ30 and Pentax K-1 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the LZ30 and the K-1 II.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LZ30 and K-1 II is 66 and 55 respectively.
Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ30 and K-1 II.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LZ30 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-1 II will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 20MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older LZ30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Pentax K-1 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Pentax K-1 Mark II |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2018-02-22 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 36 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 7360 x 4912 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 819200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 33 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF4 |
Lens focal range | 25-875mm (35.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 4.4 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 |
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 gr (1.22 lb) | 1010 gr (2.23 lb) |
Physical 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 Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 shots | 670 shots |
Form of battery | 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 recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Storage slots | Single | Two |
Retail cost | $230 | $1,737 |