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Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K10D

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
48
Features
43
Overall
46

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K10D Key Specs

Panasonic LZ30
(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
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LZ20
  • Later Model is Panasonic LZ40
Pentax K10D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released December 2006
  • Refreshed by Pentax K20D
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K10D Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Pentax K10D

 LZ30 K10D 
ReleasedJanuary 2013December 2006Fresher by 74 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k210kCrisper display (+250k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Panasonic LZ30

 K10D LZ30 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Pentax K10D

 LZ30 K10D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K10D size comparison

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

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K10D sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Portrait photography camera
32
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
52
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LZ30
Street photography with Pentax K10D
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (552 grams)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
52
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Travel photography camera
56
better than average battery life (380 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (552 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
49
weather proof
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ30
Landscape photography with Pentax K10D
45
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging details
Pentax K10D Vlogging details
22
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (552g)
9
no video recording
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ30 and Pentax K10D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30Pentax K10D
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Pentax K10D
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-01-07 2006-12-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 552g (1.22 lb) 793g (1.75 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 522
Other
Battery life 380 photos -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $230 $700