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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax Efina

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax Efina Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(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
Pentax Efina
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Pentax Efina

 TS30 Efina 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015June 2013More recent by 20 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Panasonic TS30

 Efina TS30 

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax Efina

 TS30 Efina 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TS30 and Efina is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
Portrait photography with Pentax Efina
35
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography factors
Pentax Efina Street photography factors
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than competition (91 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Sports photography advice
Pentax Efina Sports photography advice
42
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Travel photography info
Pentax Efina Travel photography info
74
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (91 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Landscape photography camera
43
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
38
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Efina as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
33
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (91g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Pentax Efina
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Pentax Efina
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