Pentax K-30 vs Zeiss ZX1

Following is a in depth analysis of the Pentax K-30 vs Zeiss ZX1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Zeiss. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-30 (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the K-30 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-30 was released 6 years prior to the ZX1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the K-30 grades versus the ZX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-30 and Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-30 Gallery and Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-30 has physical dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-30 vs Zeiss ZX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the K-30 compared to the ZX1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K-30 and ZX1 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-30 and ZX1.

All in all, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-30 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 21MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged K-30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.