Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax 645D

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic TS10 versus Pentax 645D, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TS10 (14MP) and 645D (40MP) and the TS10 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The TS10 was launched at a similar time to the 645D which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the TS10 matches up versus the 645D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 and Pentax 645D. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS10 Gallery and Pentax 645D Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS10 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645D has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS10 versus Pentax 645D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TS10 versus the 645D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS10 and 645D is 93 and 50 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS10 and 645D.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TS10 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax 645D will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 26MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.