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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-3

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Pentax K-3 front
Portability
59
Imaging
65
Features
85
Overall
73

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(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
Pentax K-3
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Pentax K-3

 TS30 K-3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015April 2014Fresher by 10 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Panasonic TS30

 K-3 TS30 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax K-3

 TS30 K-3 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and K-3 is 95 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-3 Portrait photography factors
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
79
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography advice
Pentax K-3 Street photography advice
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (142g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-3 as a Sports photography camera
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery life (560 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-3 Travel photography highlights
74
lighter than competition (142g)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
60
environment proofing
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
low battery life (560 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-3 Landscape photography info
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
low battery life (560 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-3 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (142 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Pentax K-3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Pentax K-3
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