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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-7

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
54
Features
69
Overall
60

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Launched October 2009
  • New Model is Pentax K-5
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-7 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Pentax K-7

 TS30 K-7 
LaunchedJanuary 2015October 2009Fresher by 65 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Panasonic TS30

 K-7 TS30 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax K-7

 TS30 K-7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

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

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
Portrait photography with Pentax K-7
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
72
focusing manually
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography details
Pentax K-7 Street photography details
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Sports photography info
Pentax K-7 Sports photography info
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
69
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Travel photography info
Pentax K-7 Travel photography info
74
lighter than others in class (142g)
weather sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
64
environment sealing
decent MP (15MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography information
Pentax K-7 Landscape photography information
43
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS30
Vlogging with Pentax K-7
33
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others in class (142g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
25
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Pentax K-7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Pentax K-7
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Pentax K-7
Also called Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2015-01-06 2009-10-02
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4672 x 3104
Highest native ISO 1600 2000
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.3 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 13.00 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lbs) 750 gr (1.65 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 All around score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 536
Other
Battery life 250 photos 980 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $180 $599