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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax Q

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(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
Pentax Q
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Pentax Q

 TS30 Q 
RevealedJanuary 2015June 2011Newer by 44 months

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Panasonic TS30

 Q TS30 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax Q

 TS30 Q 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax Q size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and Q is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax Q Portrait photography highlights
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography advice
Pentax Q Street photography advice
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
69
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (180 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Sports photography information
Pentax Q Sports photography information
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
31
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Travel photography advice
Pentax Q Travel photography advice
74
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
57
lighter than competition (180g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (230 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography advice
Pentax Q Landscape photography advice
43
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
51
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging advice
Pentax Q Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (180 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Pentax Q
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Pentax Q
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