Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K-5

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic LZ30 versus Pentax K-5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is very comparable but the LZ30 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The LZ30 was launched 2 years later than the K-5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the LZ30 grades against the K-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Pentax K-5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ30 enjoys outside 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-5 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the LZ30 compared to the K-5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and K-5 is 66 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ30 and K-5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The LZ30 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh tougher. The fresher LZ30 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.