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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax RS1500 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
Pentax RS1500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched March 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax RS1500, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the RS1500 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was manufactured 3 years later than the RS1500 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the TS30 grades versus the RS1500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Pentax RS1500

 TS30 RS1500 
LaunchedJanuary 2015March 2011Fresher by 47 months

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Panasonic TS30

 RS1500 TS30 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax RS1500

 TS30 RS1500 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS30 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax RS1500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TS30 versus the RS1500.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and RS1500 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS30 and RS1500.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS30 to produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer TS30 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography details
Pentax RS1500 Portrait photography details
35
decent MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
has manual focus
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography features
Pentax RS1500 Street photography features
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (142 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
environment sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
Sports photography with Pentax RS1500
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
37
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
Travel photography with Pentax RS1500
74
lighter than competition (142g)
weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
environment sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography info
Pentax RS1500 Landscape photography info
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment sealing
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging highlights
Pentax RS1500 Vlogging highlights
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (142g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Pentax RS1500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Pentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Pentax Optio RS1500
Other name Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-01-06 2011-03-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.3 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 grams (0.31 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $180 $150