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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-5

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Revealed December 2010
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-7
  • Newer Model is Pentax K-5 IIs
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-5 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is relatively close but the TS30 (1/2.3") and K-5 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The TS30 was released 4 years later than the K-5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TS30 grades versus the K-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Pentax K-5

 TS30 K-5 
RevealedJanuary 2015December 2010More recent by 50 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Panasonic TS30

 K-5 TS30 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax K-5

 TS30 K-5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS30 has exterior measurements 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-5 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TS30 vs the K-5.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and K-5 is 95 and 60 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS30 and K-5.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The TS30 has the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh trickier. The newer TS30 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
Portrait photography with Pentax K-5
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
73
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-5 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (142g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-5 as a Sports photography camera
42
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
Travel photography with Pentax K-5
74
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
weather proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-5 Landscape photography details
43
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging features
Pentax K-5 Vlogging features
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
33
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Pentax K-5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Pentax K-5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Pentax K-5
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Type Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Launched 2015-01-06 2010-12-18
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias 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 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.3fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 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 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 lbs) 740g (1.63 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1162
Other
Battery life 250 photos 980 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $180 $800