Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax P70

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic TS30 versus Pentax P70, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and P70 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was introduced 5 years later than the P70 and that is a fairly large difference 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 P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the TS30 matches up vs the P70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 & Pentax Optio P70. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS30 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS30 has got outer dimensions 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 P70 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TS30 vs the P70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and P70 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS30 and P70.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS30 to render greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern TS30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.