Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-30
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
- Superseded the Panasonic TS1
- Refreshed by Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Revealed October 2012
- Newer Model is Pentax K-50
Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-30 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic TS2 versus Pentax K-30, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is pretty close but the TS2 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TS2 was announced 3 years prior to the K-30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TS2 scores against the K-30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 and Pentax K-30. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS2 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Pentax K-30
TS2 | K-30 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic TS2
K-30 | TS2 | |||
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Revealed | October 2012 | January 2010 | More modern by 33 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax K-30
TS2 | K-30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS2 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
See the Panasonic TS2 versus Pentax K-30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the TS2 against the K-30.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TS2 and K-30 is 93 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS2 and K-30.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TS2 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Pentax K-30 will render more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged TS2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Pentax K-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Pentax K-30 |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FT2 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-01-26 | 2012-10-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine HD II | Prime M |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Total 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 dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.10 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 188g (0.41 pounds) | 650g (1.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 63 x 24mm (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 rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 410 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $350 | $525 |