Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax E70

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic TS30 versus Pentax E70, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was manufactured 6 years later than the E70 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the TS30 scores against the E70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 and Pentax Optio E70. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS30 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS30 enjoys exterior measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS30 versus Pentax E70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TS30 versus the E70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS30 and E70 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TS30 and E70.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS30 to resolve more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer TS30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.