Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax K-30

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.