Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax Q-S1
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
- Launched August 2014
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Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic TS30 versus Pentax Q-S1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the TS30 (1/2.3") and Q-S1 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe TS30 was unveiled 6 months after the Q-S1 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TS30 matches up versus the Q-S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Pentax Q-S1
| TS30 | Q-S1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Panasonic TS30
| Q-S1 | TS30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax Q-S1
| TS30 | Q-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2015 |  | August 2014 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS30 comes with exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic TS30 versus Pentax Q-S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TS30 versus the Q-S1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and Q-S1 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TS30 and Q-S1.
As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TS30 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic TS30 will provide extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Pentax Q-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Pentax Q-S1 |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FT30 | - |
| Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2014-08-04 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Q Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 8 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.3 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | 4.90 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| 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 | 142g (0.31 lb) | 203g (0.45 lb) |
| Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
| 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 pictures | 250 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $180 | $250 |