Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax 645D

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.

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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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 and Pentax 645D. The full galleries are available at Panasonic TS2 Gallery and Pentax 645D Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.