Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax KP

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic TS30 versus Pentax KP, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and KP (24MP) and the TS30 (1/2.3") and KP (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The TS30 was launched 3 years before the KP and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TS30 grades vs the KP with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 & Pentax KP. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS30 Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS30 features physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax KP has dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS30 versus Pentax KP in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TS30 compared to the KP.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and KP is 95 and 61 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS30 and KP.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TS30 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax KP will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older TS30 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.