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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-1

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Successor is Pentax K-1 II
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Pentax K-1

 TS30 K-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Panasonic TS30

 K-1 TS30 
IntroducedFebruary 2016January 2015More recent by 13 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax K-1

 TS30 K-1 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

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

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
Portrait photography with Pentax K-1
35
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
85
focusing manually
fantastic megapixels (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-1 Street photography highlights
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition (142 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
70
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
good high ISO (204,800)
heavier than average in class (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Sports photography advice
Pentax K-1 Sports photography advice
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.4 frames per second)
low battery power (760 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-1 Travel photography advice
74
lighter than competition (142 grams)
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
53
weather proof
fantastic megapixels (36 megapixels)
low battery power (760 shots)
heavier than average in class (1,010g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS30
Landscape photography with Pentax K-1
43
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (204,800)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
low battery power (760 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS30
Vlogging with Pentax K-1
33
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (142g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (1,010 grams)
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Pentax K-1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Pentax K-1
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Pentax K-1
Also called Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2015-01-06 2016-02-17
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 1600 204800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 3.2"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.3 frames per sec 4.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/200s
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 grams (0.31 pounds) 1010 grams (2.23 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 96
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 3280
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 760 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Launch pricing $180 $1,499