Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax 645D

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax 645D, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and 645D (40MP) and the TS3 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The TS3 was brought out 18 months later than the 645D which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TS3 scores against the 645D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 & Pentax 645D. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS3 Gallery & Pentax 645D Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS3 has physical dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Pentax 645D has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") along with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS3 vs Pentax 645D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TS3 versus the 645D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS3 and 645D is 92 and 50 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS3 and 645D.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TS3 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Pentax 645D will resolve greater detail having its extra 28MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger TS3 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.