Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K10D

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic LZ30 and Pentax K10D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the LZ30 (16MP) and K10D (10MP) and the LZ30 (1/2.3") and K10D (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The LZ30 was unveiled 6 years later than the K10D and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the LZ30 grades versus the K10D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Pentax K10D. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ30 has exterior dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LZ30 and Pentax K10D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the LZ30 versus the K10D.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and K10D is 66 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ30 and K10D.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LZ30 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic LZ30 will deliver extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger LZ30 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.