Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax Q

The following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax Q, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the ZS30 (18MP) and Q (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ZS30 was manufactured 19 months after the Q making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ZS30 grades vs the Q in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 & Pentax Q. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS30 has external 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 Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax Q in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS30 vs the Q.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS30 and Q is 92 and 93 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS30 and Q.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to give you extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger ZS30 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.