Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax X-5

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS30 and Pentax X-5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS30 (18MP) and the X-5 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS30 was brought out 5 months after the X-5 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X-5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the ZS30 matches up versus the X-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 & Pentax X-5. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery & Pentax X-5 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS30 has outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Pentax X-5 has sizing of 119mm x 86mm x 107mm (4.7" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS30 and Pentax X-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS30 compared to the X-5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS30 and X-5 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS30 and X-5.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS30 to offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.