Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax 645Z
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Pentax 645D
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax 645Z Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 & Pentax 645Z. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS1 Gallery & Pentax 645Z Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Pentax 645Z
TS1 | 645Z |
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Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Panasonic TS1
645Z | TS1 | |||
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Announced | April 2014 | January 2009 | More recent by 63 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Pentax 645Z
TS1 | 645Z | |||
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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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and 645Z is 93 and 49 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic TS1 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Pentax 645Z | |
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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 |