Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax 645Z
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
- Older Model is Panasonic TS1
- Newer Model is Panasonic TS3
(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
- Launched April 2014
- Previous Model is Pentax 645D
Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax 645Z Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax 645Z, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the TS2 (14MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the TS2 (1/2.3") and 645Z (Medium format) posses different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TS2 was announced 5 years before the 645Z which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the TS2 scores versus the 645Z with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax 645Z Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 & Pentax 645Z. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS2 Gallery & Pentax 645Z Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Pentax 645Z
TS2 | 645Z |
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Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Panasonic TS2
645Z | TS2 | |||
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Launched | April 2014 | January 2010 | Newer by 51 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Pentax 645Z
TS2 | 645Z | |||
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Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS2 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Pentax 645Z has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") having a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax 645Z in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TS2 compared to the 645Z.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and 645Z is 93 and 49 respectively.
Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS2 and 645Z.
To sum up, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TS2 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax 645Z will provide more detail with its extra 37MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged TS2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic TS2 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Pentax 645Z | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Pentax 645Z |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FT2 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Pro DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-01-26 | 2014-04-15 |
Physical type | Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine HD II | PRIME III |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 14MP | 51MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 8256 x 6192 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 27 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax 645AF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 6 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.7 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.10 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/125s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 188 grams (0.41 lbs) | 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 63 x 24mm (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 rating | not tested | 101 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 4505 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 650 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots |
Card slots | Single | 2 |
Pricing at release | $350 | $5,024 |