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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-30

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Pentax K-30 front
Portability
63
Imaging
57
Features
66
Overall
60

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-30 Key Specs

Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS5
Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed October 2012
  • Updated by Pentax K-50
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-30 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax K-30, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the K-30 (16MP) is pretty similar but the TS6 (1/2.3") and K-30 (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The TS6 was brought out 2 years later than the K-30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TS6 grades against the K-30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Pentax K-30

 TS6 K-30 
RevealedJanuary 2015October 2012Fresher by 27 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Panasonic TS6

 K-30 TS6 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax K-30

 TS6 K-30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS6 provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-30 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the TS6 and the K-30.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and K-30 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS6 and K-30.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The TS6 has the tinier sensor which is going to make getting bokeh tougher. The more recent TS6 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-30 Portrait photography advice
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography advice
Pentax K-30 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-30 Sports photography highlights
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
67
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography information
Pentax K-30 Travel photography information
72
better than average battery life (370 shots)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
60
environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (410 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
Landscape photography with Pentax K-30
52
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
73
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
Vlogging with Pentax K-30
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
30
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax K-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Pentax K-30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Pentax K-30
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Pentax K-30
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Announced 2015-01-06 2012-10-29
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Available lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 214g (0.47 lbs) 650g (1.43 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" 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 370 photos 410 photos
Type of battery 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $525