Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-1

Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax K-1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the TS30 (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The TS30 was launched 13 months before the K-1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TS30 matches up versus the K-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 and Pentax K-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS30 Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS30 enjoys outside 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-1 has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax K-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TS30 versus the K-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and K-1 is 95 and 55 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS30 and K-1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TS30 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax K-1 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 20MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older TS30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.