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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
49
Features
41
Overall
45

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Announced September 2008
  • Old Model is Pentax K100D S
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax K200D, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and K200D (10MP) and the TS30 (1/2.3") and K200D (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The TS30 was introduced 6 years after the K200D which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the TS30 matches up versus the K200D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Pentax K200D

 TS30 K200D 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015September 2008More modern by 78 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Panasonic TS30

 K200D TS30 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax K200D

 TS30 K200D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS30 enjoys exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has specifications of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax K200D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TS30 against the K200D.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and K200D is 95 and 61 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS30 and K200D.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TS30 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic TS30 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent TS30 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Portrait photography camera
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
53
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography factors
Pentax K200D Street photography factors
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
heavier than average (690 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Sports photography camera
42
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
Travel photography with Pentax K200D
74
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
47
environment proofing
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (690 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K200D Landscape photography advice
43
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
low resolution (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging factors
Pentax K200D Vlogging factors
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Pentax K200D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Pentax K200D
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Pentax K200D
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Category Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2015-01-06 2008-09-01
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.3 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format MPEG-4 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 lb) 690g (1.52 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 561
Other
Battery life 250 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $180 $600