Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-30
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
29 Overall
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96 Imaging
40 Features
29 Overall
35
Portability
63 Imaging
57 Features
66 Overall
60
63 Imaging
57 Features
66 Overall
60
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
Pentax K-30
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(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Revealed October 2012
- Renewed by Pentax K-50
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Lets look more closely at the Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is fairly similar but the SZ3 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe SZ3 was announced 3 months after the K-30 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the SZ3 scores versus the K-30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Pentax K-30. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Pentax K-30
| SZ3 | K-30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic SZ3
| K-30 | SZ3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax K-30
| SZ3 | K-30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | October 2012 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ3 has outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ3 versus the K-30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ3 and K-30 is 96 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The image here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ3 and K-30.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The SZ3 has the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh tougher.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic SZ3 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-30 as a Portrait photography camera
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports photography with Panasonic SZ3
Sports photography with Pentax K-30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
terrible battery life (410 per charge)
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lighter than competition (126 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (410 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
terrible battery life (410 shots)
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Pentax K-30 Vlogging info
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Pentax K-30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Pentax K-30 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2013-01-07 | 2012-10-29 |
| Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Prime M |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
| Cross focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.10 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
| 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 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 126 grams (0.28 lbs) | 650 grams (1.43 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 79 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1129 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 images | 410 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $150 | $525 |