Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K-01

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS30 versus Pentax K-01, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the ZS30 (18MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the ZS30 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS30 was released 8 months later than the K-01 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ZS30 scores vs the K-01 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 and Pentax K-01. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS30 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has sizing of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS30 versus Pentax K-01 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS30 vs the K-01.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS30 and K-01 is 92 and 76 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS30 and K-01.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ZS30 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic ZS30 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher ZS30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.