Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K-5 IIs
Portability
66 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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66 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36
Portability
60 Imaging
57 Features
83 Overall
67
60 Imaging
57 Features
83 Overall
67
Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs
Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Older Model is Panasonic LZ20
- Later Model is Panasonic LZ40
Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Introduced June 2013
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-5
Photography Glossary Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview
Below is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic LZ30 versus Pentax K-5 IIs, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is relatively close but the LZ30 (1/2.3") and K-5 IIs (APS-C) boast different sensor size.
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Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the LZ30 scores against the K-5 IIs in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Pentax K-5 IIs
| LZ30 | K-5 IIs |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Panasonic LZ30
| K-5 IIs | LZ30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Pentax K-5 IIs
| LZ30 | K-5 IIs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | June 2013 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ30 features exterior 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 IIs has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Check the Panasonic LZ30 versus Pentax K-5 IIs in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the LZ30 compared to the K-5 IIs.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and K-5 IIs is 66 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ30 and K-5 IIs.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The LZ30 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh tougher.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-5 IIs Portrait photography information
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Pentax K-5 IIs as a Street photography camera
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (552 grams)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
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Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-5 IIs Sports photography highlights
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
better than average battery life (380 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (552g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
weather proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-5 IIs Landscape photography information
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
weather proof
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than competition (552 grams)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Pentax K-5 IIs |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2013-06-04 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Prime II |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
| Lens zoom range | 25-875mm (35.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 151 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.40 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 552 gr (1.22 lb) | 760 gr (1.68 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 82 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1208 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 shots | 980 shots |
| Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | D-LI90 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $230 | $749 |