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Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS30
(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
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS25
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS35
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q10
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS30 and Pentax Q7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the ZS30 (18MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the ZS30 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizes.

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The ZS30 was revealed 7 months earlier than the Q7 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ZS30 grades versus the Q7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Pentax Q7

		

		

			
 ZS30 Q7 
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Panasonic ZS30

		

		

			
 Q7 ZS30 
LaunchedAugust 2013January 2013More modern by 7 months
Manual focus  Very exact focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Pentax Q7

		

		

			
 ZS30 Q7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither offers selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS30 offers exterior 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 Q7 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic ZS30 and Pentax Q7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS30 versus the Q7.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS30 and Q7 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS30 and Q7.
Plainly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS30 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic ZS30 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ZS30 will be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax Q7 as a Portrait photography camera
33
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 manual focus not available
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
48
 you can focus manually
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
 includes face detection focus
 delivers RAW formats
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography information
Pentax Q7 Street photography information
66
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch focus
 lighter than competition (198 grams)
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
69
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 delivers RAW formats
 lighter than competitors in class (200g)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS30
Sports photography with Pentax Q7
46
 excellent zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery (260 shots)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
32
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
 terrible battery life (250 per charge)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography advice
Pentax Q7 Travel photography advice
69
 lighter than competition (198g)
 offers touch focus
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long zoom (480mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 terrible battery (260 shots)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
 lighter than competitors in class (200g)
 has built in flash
 terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography information
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography information
44
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 terrible battery (260 shots)
 no Timelapse recording
55
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 delivers RAW formats
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
 terrible battery life (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging advice
Pentax Q7 Vlogging advice
35
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (198 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 no external microphone support
35
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes face detection focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (200 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing external mic jack
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS30 and Pentax Q7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30Pentax Q7
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 Pentax Q7
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-08-08
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6.40 m 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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) FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 198g (0.44 lb) 200g (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 250 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $250 $480