Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-30

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.