Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K-50

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic LZ30 and Pentax K-50, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the LZ30 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The LZ30 was unveiled 10 months before the K-50 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the LZ30 matches up versus the K-50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Pentax K-50. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ30 features outer dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the LZ30 and the K-50.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ30 and K-50 is 66 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ30 and K-50.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor measurements. The LZ30 includes the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The older LZ30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.