Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax 645D

Here is a complete review of the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax 645D, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Pro DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and 645D (40MP) and the TS20 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) posses different sensor measurements.

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The TS20 was announced 24 months later than the 645D making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the TS20 grades vs the 645D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 & Pentax 645D. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS20 Gallery & Pentax 645D Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS20 enjoys outer dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax 645D has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") having a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax 645D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TS20 compared to the 645D.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and 645D is 95 and 50 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS20 and 645D.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TS20 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax 645D will produce greater detail with its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The newer TS20 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.