Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-30
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Announced January 2013
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Released October 2012
- Renewed by Pentax K-50
Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-30 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-30, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS25 (16MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is fairly close but the TS25 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe TS25 was announced 3 months later than the K-30 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TS25 grades vs the K-30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 and Pentax K-30. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS25 Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Pentax K-30
TS25 | K-30 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic TS25
K-30 | TS25 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax K-30
TS25 | K-30 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | October 2012 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS25 offers outside dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) and 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).
Look at the Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TS25 versus the K-30.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS25 and K-30 is 95 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS25 and K-30.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor measurements. The TS25 features the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field more difficult.
Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Pentax K-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 | Pentax K-30 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FT25 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2012-10-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | 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 | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 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 | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 144 gr (0.32 lb) | 650 gr (1.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 250 photos | 410 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $180 | $525 |