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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released September 2011
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic TS30 versus Pentax RZ18, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TS30 was unveiled 3 years later than the RZ18 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TS30 matches up versus the RZ18 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Pentax RZ18

 TS30 RZ18 
ReleasedJanuary 2015September 2011More recent by 41 months

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Panasonic TS30

 RZ18 TS30 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax RZ18

 TS30 RZ18 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS30 features physical dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS30 versus Pentax RZ18 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TS30 vs the RZ18.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and RZ18 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS30 and RZ18.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files although you might want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern TS30 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Street photography factors
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (178g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Sports photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography advice
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image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps low (1.3 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
Travel photography with Pentax RZ18
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lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
weather proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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lighter than average in class (178g)
environment proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Landscape photography factors
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging highlights
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (178g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Pentax RZ18
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Pentax Optio RZ18
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2011-09-12
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.3fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lb) 178 gr (0.39 lb)
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 All around 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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 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/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $180 $210