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Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K110D

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39

Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K110D Key Specs

Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS25
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS35
Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Revealed May 2006
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K110D Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic ZS30 versus Pentax K110D, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS30 (18MP) and K110D (6MP) and the ZS30 (1/2.3") and K110D (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The ZS30 was launched 6 years after the K110D which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ZS30 scores against the K110D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Pentax K110D

 ZS30 K110D 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2006Newer by 81 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k210kCrisper display (+710k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Panasonic ZS30

 K110D ZS30 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Pentax K110D

 ZS30 K110D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS30 offers external 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 K110D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS30 versus Pentax K110D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS30 vs the K110D.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K110D size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS30 and K110D is 92 and 67 respectively.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K110D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS30 and K110D.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS30 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic ZS30 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher ZS30 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography info
Pentax K110D Portrait photography info
33
MP count good (18MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Street photography details
Pentax K110D Street photography details
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than others in class (198 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography advice
Pentax K110D Sports photography advice
46
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS30
Travel photography with Pentax K110D
69
lighter than others in class (198 grams)
has touch focus
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (260 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
45
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K110D Landscape photography advice
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quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (260 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
46
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging features
Pentax K110D Vlogging features
35
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (198g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS30 and Pentax K110D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30Pentax K110D
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 Pentax K110D
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ40 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2013-01-07 2006-05-22
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Display resolution 920k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198g (0.44 lbs) 585g (1.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $250 $1,000