Olympus SZ-12 vs Pentax 645D
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Announced January 2012
(Full Review)
- 40MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- No Video
- Pentax 645AF2 Mount
- 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
- Released March 2010
- Updated by Pentax 645Z
Olympus SZ-12 vs Pentax 645D Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus SZ-12 versus Pentax 645D, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-12 (14MP) and 645D (40MP) and the SZ-12 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) provide totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ-12 was brought out 23 months after the 645D which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SZ-12 matches up versus the 645D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Pentax 645D Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-12 & Pentax 645D. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Pentax 645D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Pentax 645D
SZ-12 | 645D | |||
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Released | January 2012 | March 2010 | Newer by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Olympus SZ-12
645D | SZ-12 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-12 and Pentax 645D
SZ-12 | 645D | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus SZ-12 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-12 features outside dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax 645D has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") along with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus SZ-12 versus Pentax 645D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-12 against the 645D.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-12 and 645D is 89 and 50 respectively.
Olympus SZ-12 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-12 and 645D.
Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-12 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax 645D will offer you greater detail having its extra 26MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SZ-12 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-12 vs Pentax 645D Specifications
Olympus SZ-12 | Pentax 645D | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus SZ-12 | Pentax 645D |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro DSLR |
Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2010-03-10 |
Body design | Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Medium format |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 40 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 7264 x 5440 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax 645AF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 6 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/125 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 pounds) | 1480 grams (3.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1262 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 shots | 800 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Two |
Retail cost | $350 | $4,000 |