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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax 645D

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs

Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
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
  • Released March 2010
  • Later Model is Pentax 645Z
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax 645D Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Pentax 645D

 TS10 645D 

Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic TS10

 645D TS10 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Pentax 645D

 TS10 645D 
ReleasedJanuary 2010March 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax 645D size comparison

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

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax 645D sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS10
Portrait photography with Pentax 645D
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is great (40MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Street photography details
Pentax 645D Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS10
Sports photography with Pentax 645D
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
63
sensor resolution is great (40MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery life (800 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Travel photography details
Pentax 645D Travel photography details
61
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
55
weather proofing
sensor resolution is great (40 megapixels)
low battery life (800 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography info
Pentax 645D Landscape photography info
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is great (40 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
no liveview
no image stabilization
low battery life (800 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging advice
Pentax 645D Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
9
can't shoot video
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Panasonic TS10 vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Pentax 645D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Pentax 645D
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Pentax 645D
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Type Waterproof Pro DSLR
Revealed 2010-01-21 2010-03-10
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV Prime II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" Medium format
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 40 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 7264 x 5440
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax 645AF2
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Total lenses - 6
Crop factor 5.9 0.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.85x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/125 secs
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) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lbs) 1480 gr (3.26 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (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 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Two
Price at release $249 $4,000