Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax K-30

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax K-30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS3 (10MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the ZS3 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS3 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the K-30 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ZS3 scores vs the K-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 & Pentax K-30. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS3 offers outside measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax K-30 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS3 vs Pentax K-30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ZS3 vs the K-30.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS3 and K-30 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS3 and K-30.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS3 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-30 will give more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged ZS3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.