Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-01

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax K-01, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is very similar but the TS30 (1/2.3") and K-01 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The TS30 was brought out 2 years after the K-01 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TS30 scores vs the K-01 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 & Pentax K-01. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS30 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic TS30 enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") and a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax K-01 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TS30 and the K-01.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and K-01 is 95 and 76 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS30 and K-01.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The TS30 has got the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field trickier. The fresher TS30 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.