Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax Efina
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40 Features
31 Overall
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38 Features
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2015
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
- Announced June 2013
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax Efina Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic TS30 versus Pentax Efina, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TS30 was brought out 20 months later than the Efina making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TS30 scores versus the Efina with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax Efina Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 and Pentax Efina. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS30 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Pentax Efina
TS30 | Efina | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | June 2013 | More recent by 20 months | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic TS30
Efina | TS30 |
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Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax Efina
TS30 | Efina | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS30 comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).
Check the Panasonic TS30 versus Pentax Efina in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TS30 against the Efina.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TS30 and Efina is 95 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS30 and Efina.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS30 to produce greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent TS30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax Efina Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Pentax Efina | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Pentax Efina |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FT30 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2013-06-03 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 20cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | QVGA TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 1/8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/1400s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.3 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 4.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142g (0.31 pounds) | 91g (0.20 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | 200 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $180 | $10 |