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Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Panasonic LZ30
(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
  • Released January 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic LZ20
  • Successor is Panasonic LZ40
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Pentax K-1 II

 LZ30 K-1 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Panasonic LZ30

 K-1 II LZ30 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2013Fresher by 62 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k460kSharper display (+577k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Pentax K-1 II

 LZ30 K-1 II 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography factors
32
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
86
focusing manually
high MP (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-1 II Street photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (552 grams)
70
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
very good ISO range (819,200)
heavier than competition (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography details
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography details
47
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
77
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (4.4 frames per second)
bad battery life (670 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Travel photography camera
56
great battery pack (380 per charge)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (552g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
53
environment sealing
high MP (36 megapixels)
bad battery life (670 CIPA)
heavier than competition (1,010g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography factors
45
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery pack (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high MP (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (819,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
bad battery life (670 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging info
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging info
22
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (552 grams)
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
does not contain selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (1,010 grams)
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ30 and Pentax K-1 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30Pentax K-1 Mark II
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