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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-30
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-50 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Pentax K-50

 TS30 K-50 
ReleasedJanuary 2015November 2013Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Panasonic TS30

 K-50 TS30 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax K-50

 TS30 K-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

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

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-50 Portrait photography details
35
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography information
Pentax K-50 Street photography information
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
great ISO range (51,600)
screen does not articulate
more heavy than average (650g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
Sports photography with Pentax K-50
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
67
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery pack (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than competition in class (142g)
environment proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
56
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
more heavy than average (650 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography info
43
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
74
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
bad battery pack (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-50 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than average (650 grams)
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Pentax K-50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Pentax K-50
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Pentax K-50
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2015-01-06 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - PRIME M
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 1600 51600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Total lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.3 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142g (0.31 lbs) 650g (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 1120
Other
Battery life 250 images 410 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $610