Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K-S2

Here is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax K-S2, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is relatively similar but the TS30 (1/2.3") and K-S2 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The TS30 was launched around the same time to the K-S2 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TS30 scores vs the K-S2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 & Pentax K-S2. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS30 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS30 comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax K-S2 has sizing of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TS30 against the K-S2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and K-S2 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TS30 and K-S2.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TS30 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-S2 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.