Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-30
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-30 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
- Announced January 2015
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Announced October 2012
- Newer Model is Pentax K-50
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-30 Overview
In this article, we are looking at the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax K-30, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is very close but the TS30 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TS30 was released 2 years later than the K-30 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TS30 grades vs the K-30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 & Pentax K-30. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS30 Gallery & Pentax K-30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Pentax K-30
TS30 | K-30 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | October 2012 | More recent by 27 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic TS30
K-30 | TS30 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax K-30
TS30 | K-30 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS30 has got outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax K-30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TS30 against the K-30.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS30 and K-30 is 95 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS30 and K-30.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The TS30 comes with the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh trickier. The newer TS30 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Pentax K-30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Pentax K-30 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FT30 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2012-10-29 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime M |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.3 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 12.00 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+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142 grams (0.31 lbs) | 650 grams (1.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | 410 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $180 | $525 |