Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-30

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.