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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-30

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Pentax K-30 front
Portability
63
Imaging
57
Features
66
Overall
60

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS5
Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced October 2012
  • Newer Model is Pentax K-50
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-30 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic TS4 versus Pentax K-30, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the TS4 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The TS4 was released 9 months prior to the K-30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the TS4 scores versus the K-30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Pentax K-30

 TS4 K-30 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic TS4

 K-30 TS4 
IntroducedOctober 2012January 2012More recent by 9 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Pentax K-30

 TS4 K-30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS4 comes with outer measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax K-30 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS4 versus Pentax K-30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TS4 vs the K-30.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and K-30 is 92 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and K-30.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TS4 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-30 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older TS4 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-30 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Street photography features
Pentax K-30 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Sports photography information
Pentax K-30 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
great battery power (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery life (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-30 as a Travel photography camera
66
great battery power (310 per charge)
weather proof
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
60
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
bad battery life (410 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-30 Landscape photography features
41
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
great battery power (310 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
73
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
bad battery life (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
Vlogging with Pentax K-30
32
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS4 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Pentax K-30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Pentax K-30
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Pentax K-30
Also called Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-01-31 2012-10-29
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD Prime M
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 gr (0.43 lb) 650 gr (1.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1129
Other
Battery life 310 photos 410 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $525