Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax Q
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Revealed June 2011
- New Model is Pentax Q10
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax Q Overview
The following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax Q, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and Q (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TS30 was announced 3 years after the Q which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the TS30 scores versus the Q in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax Q Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 and Pentax Q. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS30 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Pentax Q
TS30 | Q | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | June 2011 | Newer by 44 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic TS30
Q | TS30 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax Q
TS30 | Q | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS30 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax Q has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax Q in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TS30 compared to the Q.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and Q is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TS30 and Q.
Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic TS30 to render more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TS30 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax Q Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Pentax Q | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Pentax Q |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FT30 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2015-01-06 | 2011-06-23 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 8 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.3fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 142g (0.31 pounds) | 180g (0.40 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 47 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 189 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 images | 230 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $180 | $695 |