Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Pentax 645Z

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Pentax 645Z, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and 645Z (Medium format) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ1000 II was announced 4 years after the 645Z which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the FZ1000 II grades versus the 645Z when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Pentax 645Z. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Pentax 645Z Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ1000 II provides external measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") and a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Pentax 645Z has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") and a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Pentax 645Z in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ1000 II against the 645Z.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 II and 645Z is 55 and 49 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 II and 645Z.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 II having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Pentax 645Z will provide you with extra detail with its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher FZ1000 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.