Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax 645D

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic TS5 versus Pentax 645D, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and 645D (40MP) and the TS5 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) offer different sensor sizes.

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The TS5 was revealed 3 years after the 645D which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TS5 matches up against the 645D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Pentax 645D. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Pentax 645D Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS5 provides physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645D has dimensions 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 TS5 versus Pentax 645D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TS5 against the 645D.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and 645D is 91 and 50 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and 645D.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TS5 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax 645D will offer you more detail because of its extra 24MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern TS5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.