Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K-3 II

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic LZ30 versus Pentax K-3 II, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the LZ30 (16MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the LZ30 (1/2.3") and K-3 II (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The LZ30 was introduced 3 years prior to the K-3 II which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the LZ30 scores versus the K-3 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 & Pentax K-3 II. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery & Pentax K-3 II Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic LZ30 comes with exterior measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Pentax K-3 II has sizing of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LZ30 versus Pentax K-3 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the LZ30 and the K-3 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ30 and K-3 II is 66 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ30 and K-3 II.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LZ30 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-3 II will provide you with more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged LZ30 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.