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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax 645D

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs

Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS2
Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
  • Launched March 2010
  • New Model is Pentax 645Z
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax 645D Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax 645D, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and 645D (40MP) and the TS1 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The TS1 was released 13 months prior to the 645D which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the TS1 grades against the 645D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Pentax 645D

 TS1 645D 

Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic TS1

 645D TS1 
LaunchedMarch 2010January 2009Fresher by 13 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax 645D

 TS1 645D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS1 features exterior measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TS1 vs the 645D.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax 645D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TS1 and 645D is 93 and 50 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TS1 and 645D.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TS1 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax 645D will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 28 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older TS1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax 645D sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography information
Pentax 645D Portrait photography information
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
77
focusing manually
excellent resolution (40MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography info
Pentax 645D Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax 645D as a Sports photography camera
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
63
excellent resolution (40 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (800 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography features
Pentax 645D Travel photography features
61
weather proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
55
environment sealing
excellent resolution (40MP)
not so great battery life (800 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
Landscape photography with Pentax 645D
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
72
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
excellent resolution (40 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (800 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax 645D as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
9
can't record video
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Pentax 645D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Pentax 645D
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Pentax 645D
Other name Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Type Waterproof Pro DSLR
Launched 2009-01-27 2010-03-10
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" Medium format
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 40 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 7264 x 5440
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax 645AF2
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 6
Focal length multiplier 5.9 0.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.85x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format AVCHD Lite -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 189g (0.42 pounds) 1480g (3.26 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 - 800 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 2
Retail pricing $380 $4,000