Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K100D
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K100D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Released January 2015
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Launched December 2006
- Later Model is Pentax K100D S
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K100D Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic TS30 versus Pentax K100D, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and K100D (6MP) and the TS30 (1/2.3") and K100D (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TS30 was revealed 8 years later than the K100D and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TS30 grades vs the K100D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K100D Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 and Pentax K100D. The full galleries are available at Panasonic TS30 Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Pentax K100D
TS30 | K100D | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | December 2006 | More recent by 99 months | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Crisper display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Panasonic TS30
K100D | TS30 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax K100D
TS30 | K100D | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor 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") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax K100D has sizing of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic TS30 versus Pentax K100D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TS30 versus the K100D.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TS30 and K100D is 95 and 64 respectively.
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS30 and K100D.
As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TS30 with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic TS30 will give you extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern TS30 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K100D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Pentax K100D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Pentax K100D |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FT30 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2015-01-06 | 2006-12-03 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3008 x 2008 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.3 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 142 grams (0.31 lbs) | 660 grams (1.46 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 images | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $180 | $0 |