Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-3
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Announced January 2015
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Announced April 2014
- Newer Model is Pentax K-3 II
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-3 Overview
Here is a extended overview of the Panasonic TS30 versus Pentax K-3, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and K-3 (24MP) and the TS30 (1/2.3") and K-3 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TS30 was brought out 10 months later than the K-3 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TS30 grades versus the K-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 & Pentax K-3. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS30 Gallery & Pentax K-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Pentax K-3
TS30 | K-3 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | April 2014 | Fresher by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Panasonic TS30
K-3 | TS30 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3.2" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper display (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax K-3
TS30 | K-3 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS30 enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax K-3 has dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic TS30 versus Pentax K-3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TS30 against the K-3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and K-3 is 95 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS30 and K-3.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TS30 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-3 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer TS30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Pentax K-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Pentax K-3 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FT30 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2014-04-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime III |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6016 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.3 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142g (0.31 lb) | 800g (1.76 lb) |
Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photos | 560 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Dual |
Retail cost | $180 | $639 |