Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-30
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
- Later Model is Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Announced October 2012
- Replacement is Pentax K-50
Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-30 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic TS1 versus Pentax K-30, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the TS1 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TS1 was brought out 4 years earlier than the K-30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TS1 grades against the K-30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 and Pentax K-30. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS1 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Pentax K-30
TS1 | K-30 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic TS1
K-30 | TS1 | |||
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Announced | October 2012 | January 2009 | Fresher by 45 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax K-30
TS1 | K-30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS1 offers physical measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Pentax K-30 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic TS1 versus Pentax K-30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TS1 vs the K-30.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS1 and K-30 is 93 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS1 and K-30.
All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TS1 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Pentax K-30 will give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older TS1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Pentax K-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Pentax K-30 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FT1 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2009-01-27 | 2012-10-29 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime M |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 189 grams (0.42 lbs) | 650 grams (1.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $380 | $525 |