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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax 645D

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
  • Released March 2010
  • Renewed by Pentax 645Z
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax 645D Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax 645D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the XS1 (16MP) and 645D (40MP) and the XS1 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) posses different sensor size.

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The XS1 was unveiled 2 years later than the 645D and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the XS1 grades against the 645D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Pentax 645D

 XS1 645D 
ReleasedJanuary 2013March 2010Fresher by 35 months

Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic XS1

 645D XS1 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Pentax 645D

 XS1 645D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic XS1 provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Pentax 645D has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") along with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the XS1 and the 645D.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax 645D size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XS1 and 645D is 97 and 50 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XS1 and 645D.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XS1 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax 645D will offer more detail having an extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The newer XS1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax 645D sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax 645D Portrait photography highlights
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
you can focus manually
fantastic resolution (40 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Street photography advice
Pentax 645D Street photography advice
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Sports photography info
Pentax 645D Sports photography info
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
63
fantastic resolution (40 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (800 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Travel photography factors
Pentax 645D Travel photography factors
69
lighter than others in class (103g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
weather proofing
fantastic resolution (40MP)
bad battery pack (800 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic XS1
Landscape photography with Pentax 645D
39
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
fantastic resolution (40 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (800 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging features
Pentax 645D Vlogging features
31
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
9
no video recording
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Panasonic XS1 vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Pentax 645D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Pentax 645D
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Pentax 645D
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-03-10
Physical type Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" Medium format
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 40 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 7264 x 5440
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax 645AF2
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 6
Crop factor 5.9 0.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating
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 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103g (0.23 lb) 1480g (3.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 1262
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 800 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 Two
Retail pricing $130 $4,000