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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax 645Z

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Pentax 645Z front
Portability
49
Imaging
81
Features
74
Overall
78

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs

Panasonic TS6
(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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS5
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
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Superseded the Pentax 645D
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax 645Z Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax 645Z, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the TS6 (1/2.3") and 645Z (Medium format) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The TS6 was brought out 9 months later than the 645Z which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TS6 scores against the 645Z in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Pentax 645Z

 TS6 645Z 
IntroducedJanuary 2015April 2014More recent by 9 months

Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Panasonic TS6

 645Z TS6 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k460kClearer screen (+577k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Pentax 645Z

 TS6 645Z 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS6 has got external 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) while the Pentax 645Z has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TS6 versus the 645Z.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax 645Z size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and 645Z is 91 and 49 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax 645Z top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS6 and 645Z.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TS6 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax 645Z will resolve more detail having its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent TS6 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax 645Z sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography factors
Pentax 645Z Portrait photography factors
37
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
88
manual focus
sensor resolution is high (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography info
Pentax 645Z Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
tilting screen
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
very good ISO range (204,800)
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (1,550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography features
Pentax 645Z Sports photography features
48
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
71
sensor resolution is high (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (650 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
Travel photography with Pentax 645Z
73
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
weather proofing
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
environment proof
sensor resolution is high (51 megapixels)
bad battery pack (650 shots)
heavier than competition in class (1,550g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
Landscape photography with Pentax 645Z
52
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
sensor resolution is high (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (204,800)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (650 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging highlights
Pentax 645Z Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
27
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (1,550g)
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Panasonic TS6 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Pentax 645Z
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Pentax 645Z
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Pentax 645Z
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Class Waterproof Pro DSLR
Launched 2015-01-06 2014-04-15
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - PRIME III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Medium format
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 51 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 27
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax 645AF2
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 6
Focal length multiplier 5.9 0.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.85x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 grams (0.47 pounds) 1550 grams (3.42 pounds)
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 rating not tested 101
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 4505
Other
Battery life 370 photos 650 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Storage slots 1 Two
Launch pricing $300 $5,024