Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K-r
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2013
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS25
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Announced March 2011
Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K-r Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K-r, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the ZS30 (18MP) and K-r (12MP) and the ZS30 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe ZS30 was launched 23 months later than the K-r making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ZS30 scores vs the K-r in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 & Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Pentax K-r
ZS30 | K-r | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | March 2011 | Fresher by 23 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic ZS30
K-r | ZS30 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Pentax K-r
ZS30 | K-r | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS30 comes with exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has specifications of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K-r in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS30 against the K-r.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS30 and K-r is 92 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS30 and K-r.
Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS30 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic ZS30 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer ZS30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Pentax K-r | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Pentax K-r |
Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ40 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2011-03-11 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4288 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1200s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 198 gr (0.44 pounds) | 598 gr (1.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 755 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 pictures | 470 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $250 | $1,100 |