Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-3 II
95 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
36
59 Imaging
66 Features
84 Overall
73
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-3 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Alternative Name is 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 Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Launched April 2015
- Previous Model is Pentax K-3
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-3 II Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic TS30 versus Pentax K-3 II, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the TS30 (1/2.3") and K-3 II (APS-C) come with different sensor measurements.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TS30 was brought out 3 months before the K-3 II which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the TS30 grades versus the K-3 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-3 II Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 and Pentax K-3 II. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS30 Gallery and Pentax K-3 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Pentax K-3 II
TS30 | K-3 II |
---|
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Panasonic TS30
K-3 II | TS30 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3.2" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Sharper display (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax K-3 II
TS30 | K-3 II | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | January 2015 | April 2015 | Same generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS30 offers exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax K-3 II has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic TS30 versus Pentax K-3 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TS30 vs the K-3 II.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and K-3 II is 95 and 59 respectively.
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TS30 and K-3 II.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TS30 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-3 II will show greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Pentax K-3 II | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Pentax K-3 II |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FT30 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2015-04-23 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime III |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6016 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3.2" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.3 frames per sec | 8.3 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 (available with dedicated external flash) |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142g (0.31 lbs) | 800g (1.76 lbs) |
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 All around score | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1106 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 pictures | 720 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | Dual |
Pricing at launch | $180 | $829 |