Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K-30
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Announced July 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Announced October 2012
- Renewed by Pentax K-50
Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K-30 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Panasonic ZR1 versus Pentax K-30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the ZR1 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ZR1 was manufactured 4 years before the K-30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ZR1 matches up versus the K-30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and Pentax K-30. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Pentax K-30
ZR1 | K-30 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic ZR1
K-30 | ZR1 | |||
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Announced | October 2012 | July 2009 | Newer by 39 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZR1 and Pentax K-30
ZR1 | K-30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZR1 provides physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-30 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZR1 versus Pentax K-30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ZR1 versus the K-30.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZR1 and K-30 is 94 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZR1 and K-30.
To sum up, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZR1 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Pentax K-30 will offer greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged ZR1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Pentax K-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | Pentax K-30 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-ZX1 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2009-07-27 | 2012-10-29 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine V | 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.10 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 158g (0.35 lbs) | 650g (1.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $280 | $525 |