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Panasonic S5 vs Pentax 645D

Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs

Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Announced August 2020
  • Replacement is Panasonic S5 II
Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
  • Announced March 2010
  • Successor is Pentax 645Z
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Panasonic S5 vs Pentax 645D Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic S5 vs Pentax 645D, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Pro DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and 645D (40MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and 645D (Medium format) use different sensor size.

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The S5 was revealed 10 years later than the 645D and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S5 scores vs the 645D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Pentax 645D

 S5 645D 
AnnouncedAugust 2020March 2010More recent by 127 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k921kSharper display (+919k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic S5

 645D S5 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Pentax 645D

 S5 645D 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3.0"3"Equivalent display size

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 has physical dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) while the Pentax 645D has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S5 vs the 645D.

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax 645D size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and 645D is 60 and 50 respectively.

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5 and 645D.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S5 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax 645D will deliver extra detail because of its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent S5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax 645D sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 Portrait photography info
Pentax 645D Portrait photography info
85
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
77
manual focus
megapixel count great (40 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax 645D as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
58
sensor size is large (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S5
Sports photography with Pentax 645D
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of phase detect auto focus
63
megapixel count great (40 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (800 CIPA)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax 645D as a Travel photography camera
79
weather sealing
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
55
weather sealing
megapixel count great (40 megapixels)
low battery life (800 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax 645D as a Landscape photography camera
86
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.0")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count great (40MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (800 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S5
Vlogging with Pentax 645D
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
9
no video recording
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Panasonic S5 vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 and Pentax 645D
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5Pentax 645D
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Pentax 645D
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro DSLR
Announced 2020-08-14 2010-03-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame Medium format
Sensor measurements 35.6 x 23.8mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 40 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 7264 x 5440
Highest native ISO 51200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L Pentax 645AF2
Number of lenses 31 6
Crop factor 1 0.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.0 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,840k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.85x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 714 grams (1.57 pounds) 1480 grams (3.26 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 1262
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 800 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card SD/SDHC
Storage slots Two Two
Price at release $1,999 $4,000