Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-1 II

Following is a in depth review of the Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-1 II, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the TS30 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The TS30 was revealed 4 years earlier than the K-1 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TS30 matches up versus the K-1 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The full galleries are available at Panasonic TS30 Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS30 provides outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-1 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TS30 against the K-1 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and K-1 II is 95 and 55 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS30 and K-1 II.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TS30 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-1 II will provide you with more detail because of its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged TS30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.