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Panasonic G100 vs Pentax 645D

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Launched June 2020
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
  • Launched March 2010
  • Replacement is Pentax 645Z
Photography Glossary

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax 645D Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic G100 vs Pentax 645D, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and 645D (40MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and 645D (Medium format) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G100 was brought out 10 years after the 645D which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the G100 matches up versus the 645D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Pentax 645D

 G100 645D 
LaunchedJune 2020March 2010Newer by 126 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k921kCrisper display (+919k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic G100

 645D G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Pentax 645D

 G100 645D 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G100 enjoys exterior measurements of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Pentax 645D has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") and a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G100 vs Pentax 645D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the G100 and the 645D.

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax 645D size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and 645D is 81 and 50 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the G100 and 645D.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G100 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax 645D will give you greater detail having its extra 20MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher G100 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax 645D sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 Portrait photography details
Pentax 645D Portrait photography details
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
77
manual focus
megapixel count high (40 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography information
Pentax 645D Street photography information
78
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
58
large sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography advice
Pentax 645D Sports photography advice
56
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
63
megapixel count high (40MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (800 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography advice
Pentax 645D Travel photography advice
78
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
55
weather sealing
megapixel count high (40 megapixels)
terrible battery (800 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax 645D as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count high (40 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (800 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging details
Pentax 645D Vlogging details
78
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 1920 pxls)
does have mic socket
lack of image stabilization
9
no video
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Panasonic G100 vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Pentax 645D
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Pentax 645D
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Pentax 645D
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro DSLR
Launched 2020-06-24 2010-03-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds Medium format
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 40 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 7264 x 5440
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Pentax 645AF2
Total lenses 107 6
Crop factor 2.1 0.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,840k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x 0.85x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 3840x1920 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 352 grams (0.78 pounds) 1480 grams (3.26 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 270 photos 800 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 Dual
Cost at launch $698 $4,000