Panasonic ZS10 vs Pentax K-30

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax K-30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is very similar but the ZS10 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) offer different sensor measurements.

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The ZS10 was launched 21 months prior to the K-30 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ZS10 matches up against the K-30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 & Pentax K-30. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS10 enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 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).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS10 and Pentax K-30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the ZS10 versus the K-30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and K-30 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS10 and K-30.

To sum up, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS10 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-30 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged ZS10 is going to be behind in sensor technology.