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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax 645D

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs

Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS3
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
  • Revealed March 2010
  • Successor is Pentax 645Z
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax 645D Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax 645D, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the TS2 (14MP) and 645D (40MP) and the TS2 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) posses different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The TS2 was revealed at a similar time to the 645D and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TS2 matches up against the 645D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Pentax 645D

 TS2 645D 

Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic TS2

 645D TS2 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax 645D

 TS2 645D 
RevealedJanuary 2010March 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS2 offers external measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Pentax 645D has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") along with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax 645D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TS2 versus the 645D.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax 645D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TS2 and 645D is 93 and 50 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TS2 and 645D.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TS2 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax 645D will resolve more detail because of its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax 645D sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography details
Pentax 645D Portrait photography details
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
has manual focus
great MP (40MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS2
Street photography with Pentax 645D
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
58
sensor size is great (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Sports photography highlights
Pentax 645D Sports photography highlights
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
63
great MP (40MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (800 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Travel photography factors
Pentax 645D Travel photography factors
67
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
55
environment proof
great MP (40MP)
bad battery life (800 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
Landscape photography with Pentax 645D
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
great MP (40 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (800 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
Vlogging with Pentax 645D
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
9
lack of video recording
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Pentax 645D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Pentax 645D
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Pentax 645D
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Class Waterproof Pro DSLR
Launched 2010-01-26 2010-03-10
Physical type Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II Prime II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" Medium format
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 40MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 7264 x 5440
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax 645AF2
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 6
Focal length multiplier 5.9 0.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.85x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.10 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format AVCHD Lite -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lb) 1480 gr (3.26 lb)
Physical 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 rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 1262
Other
Battery life - 800 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Dual
Retail pricing $350 $4,000