Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax 645D

Here is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax 645D, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and 645D (40MP) and the TS6 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TS6 was released 4 years later than the 645D and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the TS6 matches up against the 645D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Pentax 645D. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Pentax 645D Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS6 offers outer dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax 645D has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax 645D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS6 against the 645D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and 645D is 91 and 50 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TS6 and 645D.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TS6 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax 645D will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 24MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern TS6 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.