Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax ist DS2
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax ist DS2 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
- Introduced January 2015
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Introduced August 2005
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax ist DS2 Overview
In this article, we are evaluating the Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax ist DS2, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the TS30 (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TS30 was launched 9 years later than the ist DS2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TS30 scores against the ist DS2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Pentax ist DS2
TS30 | ist DS2 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | August 2005 | Fresher by 115 months | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 210k | Clearer display (+20k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Panasonic TS30
ist DS2 | TS30 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Pentax ist DS2
TS30 | ist DS2 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax ist DS2 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS30 features external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax ist DS2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax ist DS2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TS30 and the ist DS2.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and ist DS2 is 95 and 68 respectively.
Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax ist DS2 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS30 and ist DS2.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TS30 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic TS30 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher TS30 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
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Panasonic TS30 vs Pentax ist DS2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Pentax ist DS2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Pentax ist DS2 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FT30 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2005-08-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3008 x 2008 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 210k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.3fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | - |
Video format | MPEG-4 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | No |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 142 gr (0.31 lbs) | 605 gr (1.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
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 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $180 | - |