Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-50

The following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-50, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is very comparable but the TS30 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The TS30 was introduced 14 months after the K-50 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TS30 scores versus the K-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 and Pentax K-50. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS30 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS30 comes with physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax K-50 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TS30 compared to the K-50.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and K-50 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TS30 and K-50.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The TS30 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging. The fresher TS30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.