Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax RZ10
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Announced January 2015
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2011
Photography Glossary Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax RZ10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TS30 was unveiled 3 years later than the RZ10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TS30 matches up vs the RZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS30 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Pentax RZ10
| TS30 | RZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2015 |  | July 2011 | More recent by 43 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic TS30
| RZ10 | TS30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax RZ10
| TS30 | RZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS30 has external 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 RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TS30 and the RZ10.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and RZ10 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS30 and RZ10.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS30 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger TS30 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
| Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FT30 | - |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2015-01-06 | 2011-07-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.2-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.3 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.40 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 142 grams (0.31 lbs) | 178 grams (0.39 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 photographs | 178 photographs |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $180 | $200 |