Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax K20D

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic TS30 versus Pentax K20D, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the K20D (15MP) is pretty close but the TS30 (1/2.3") and K20D (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The TS30 was manufactured 6 years after the K20D which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TS30 grades versus the K20D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 & Pentax K20D. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS30 Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS30 features exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax K20D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TS30 versus the K20D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and K20D is 95 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TS30 and K20D.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TS30 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic TS30 will result in more detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer TS30 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.