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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax 645Z

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Pentax 645Z front
Portability
49
Imaging
80
Features
74
Overall
77

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax 645Z 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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS2
Pentax 645Z
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1550g - 156 x 117 x 123mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Superseded the Pentax 645D
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax 645Z Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax 645Z, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the TS1 (1/2.3") and 645Z (Medium format) use totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The TS1 was brought out 6 years before the 645Z and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TS1 matches up against the 645Z when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Pentax 645Z

 TS1 645Z 

Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Panasonic TS1

 645Z TS1 
AnnouncedApril 2014January 2009More recent by 63 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax 645Z

 TS1 645Z 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS1 provides external dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Pentax 645Z has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") and a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax 645Z in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TS1 and the 645Z.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax 645Z size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and 645Z is 93 and 49 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax 645Z top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TS1 and 645Z.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TS1 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax 645Z will offer you extra detail having its extra 39MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older TS1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax 645Z sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
Portrait photography with Pentax 645Z
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
88
has manual focus
great megapixels (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography details
Pentax 645Z Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
has a tilting screen
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
good high ISO (204,800)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (1,550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography factors
Pentax 645Z Sports photography factors
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
71
great megapixels (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (650 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS1
Travel photography with Pentax 645Z
61
weather proofing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
51
environment proofing
great megapixels (51 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (650 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,550 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography details
Pentax 645Z Landscape photography details
35
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
great megapixels (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (204,800)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (650 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging info
Pentax 645Z Vlogging info
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
27
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (1,550 grams)
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Pentax 645Z
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Pentax 645Z
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Pentax 645Z
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Category Waterproof Pro DSLR
Introduced 2009-01-27 2014-04-15
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - PRIME III
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Medium format
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 51 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 8256 x 6192
Maximum native ISO 6400 204800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 27
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax 645AF2
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 6
Focal length multiplier 5.9 0.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.85x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, contrast-control-sync, high-speed sync, wireless sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189 grams (0.42 pounds) 1550 grams (3.42 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 101
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 4505
Other
Battery life - 650 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Storage slots Single 2
Cost at release $380 $5,024