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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax 645Z

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Pentax 645Z front
Portability
49
Imaging
81
Features
74
Overall
78

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs

Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS4
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS6
Pentax 645Z
(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
  • Announced April 2014
  • Previous Model is Pentax 645D
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax 645Z Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax 645Z, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the TS5 (1/2.3") and 645Z (Medium format) posses different sensor size.

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The TS5 was announced 9 months before the 645Z so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TS5 scores against the 645Z in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Pentax 645Z

 TS5 645Z 

Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Panasonic TS5

 645Z TS5 
AnnouncedApril 2014July 2013Newer by 9 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k460kClearer screen (+577k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Pentax 645Z

 TS5 645Z 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS5 has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax 645Z has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") having a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TS5 versus the 645Z.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax 645Z size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and 645Z is 91 and 49 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax 645Z top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TS5 and 645Z.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TS5 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax 645Z will render extra detail with its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged TS5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax 645Z sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography details
Pentax 645Z Portrait photography details
32
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
88
you can focus manually
great megapixels (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS5
Street photography with Pentax 645Z
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
tilting screen
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
great ISO range (204,800)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (1,550g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Sports photography factors
Pentax 645Z Sports photography factors
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
71
great megapixels (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (650 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Travel photography camera
72
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
51
environment proofing
great megapixels (51 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (650 shots)
more heavy than competition (1,550g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS5
Landscape photography with Pentax 645Z
52
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
great megapixels (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (204,800)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (650 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax 645Z as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
27
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (1,550g)
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Panasonic TS5 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Pentax 645Z
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Pentax 645Z
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Pentax 645Z
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Class Waterproof Pro DSLR
Announced 2013-07-12 2014-04-15
Physical type Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - PRIME III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Medium format
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 51 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 8256 x 6192
Highest native ISO 6400 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 27
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax 645AF2
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 6
Focal length multiplier 5.9 0.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.85x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m no built-in flash
Flash options 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lb) 1550 gr (3.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 101
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 4505
Other
Battery life 370 images 650 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BCM13 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Card slots One 2
Launch pricing $350 $5,024