Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-7

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic TS30 versus Pentax K-7, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is relatively close but the TS30 (1/2.3") and K-7 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TS30 was manufactured 5 years later than the K-7 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the TS30 matches up against the K-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 & Pentax K-7. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS30 Gallery & Pentax K-7 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS30 offers outside dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-7 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS30 versus Pentax K-7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TS30 against the K-7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and K-7 is 95 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TS30 and K-7.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TS30 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic TS30 will provide you with more detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher TS30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.