Panasonic ZS50 vs Pentax K-30

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS50 versus Pentax K-30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the ZS50 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The ZS50 was unveiled 2 years after the K-30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS50 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the ZS50 grades versus the K-30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 and Pentax K-30. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS50 comes with outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Pentax K-30 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS50 versus Pentax K-30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the ZS50 vs the K-30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS50 and K-30 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS50 and K-30.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS50 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-30 will provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher ZS50 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.