Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K-1 II

Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K-1 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the ZS30 (18MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the ZS30 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The ZS30 was introduced 6 years earlier than the K-1 II and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ZS30 scores against the K-1 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS30 provides external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 II has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K-1 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS30 against the K-1 II.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS30 and K-1 II is 92 and 55 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS30 and K-1 II.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS30 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Pentax K-1 II will resolve more detail using its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older ZS30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.