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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Old Model is Pentax K-1
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Pentax K-1 II

 TS30 K-1 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Panasonic TS30

 K-1 II TS30 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2015More modern by 38 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax K-1 II

 TS30 K-1 II 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

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

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
86
you can focus manually
great megapixels (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography advice
Pentax K-1 II Street photography advice
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (142g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
70
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
very good high ISO (819,200)
heavier than average in class (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
Sports photography with Pentax K-1 II
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (1.3 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
77
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (4.4 fps)
low battery (670 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than competition in class (142g)
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
53
environment sealing
great megapixels (36MP)
low battery (670 per charge)
heavier than average in class (1,010g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS30
Landscape photography with Pentax K-1 II
43
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (819,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
low battery (670 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (142g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (1,010g)
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Pentax K-1 II
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Pentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Pentax K-1 Mark II
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Launched 2015-01-06 2018-02-22
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - PRIME IV
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 aliasing 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 819200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax KAF4
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.3 frames per second 4.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lb) 1010 gr (2.23 lb)
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 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 photos 670 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots Single Dual
Launch cost $180 $1,737