Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-5 II
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched January 2015
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Launched June 2013
- Old Model is Pentax K-5
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic TS30 versus Pentax K-5 II, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is relatively close but the TS30 (1/2.3") and K-5 II (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TS30 was manufactured 20 months after the K-5 II which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TS30 matches up vs the K-5 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-5 II Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 & Pentax K-5 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS30 Gallery & Pentax K-5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Pentax K-5 II
TS30 | K-5 II | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | June 2013 | More modern by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Panasonic TS30
K-5 II | TS30 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax K-5 II
TS30 | K-5 II | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS30 has got exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 II has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic TS30 versus Pentax K-5 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TS30 and the K-5 II.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and K-5 II is 95 and 60 respectively.
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS30 and K-5 II.
As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The TS30 has the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow DOF more challenging. The younger TS30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Pentax K-5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Pentax K-5 II |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FT30 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2013-06-04 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
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 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | 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 |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.3 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142 grams (0.31 lb) | 760 grams (1.68 lb) |
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 score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1235 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 shots | 980 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
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 | Single | Single |
Price at release | $180 | $830 |