Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K-S2

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K-S2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is pretty similar but the LZ30 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The LZ30 was manufactured 3 years before the K-S2 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the LZ30 matches up versus the K-S2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 & Pentax K-S2. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ30 provides physical dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Pentax K-S2 has specifications of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K-S2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the LZ30 compared to the K-S2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ30 and K-S2 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ30 and K-S2.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LZ30 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax K-S2 will offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged LZ30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.