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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-30

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Pentax K-30 front
Portability
63
Imaging
57
Features
66
Overall
60

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(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
Pentax K-30
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Pentax K-30

 TS25 K-30 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic TS25

 K-30 TS25 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Pentax K-30

 TS25 K-30 
ReleasedJanuary 2013October 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-30 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-30 Portrait photography highlights
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
74
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Street photography details
Pentax K-30 Street photography details
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (144g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography information
Pentax K-30 Sports photography information
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
67
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS25
Travel photography with Pentax K-30
71
lighter than competitors (144 grams)
environment proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS25
Landscape photography with Pentax K-30
42
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
not so great battery (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-30 as a Vlogging camera
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (144 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Panasonic TS25 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Pentax K-30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Pentax K-30
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