Panasonic ZS5 vs Pentax K-30

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS5 versus Pentax K-30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the ZS5 (12MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the ZS5 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The ZS5 was manufactured 3 years prior to the K-30 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ZS5 grades against the K-30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 and Pentax K-30. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS5 enjoys external measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS5 versus Pentax K-30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS5 versus the K-30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS5 and K-30 is 92 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS5 and K-30.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS5 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-30 will offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older ZS5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.