Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax 645Z
82 Imaging
60 Features
80 Overall
68
49 Imaging
80 Features
74 Overall
77
Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
- Announced February 2018
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 204800
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax 645AF2 Mount
- 1550g - 156 x 117 x 123mm
- Released April 2014
- Replaced the Pentax 645D
Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax 645Z Overview
Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax 645Z, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and 645Z (Medium format) posses different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe GX9 was launched 3 years later than the 645Z and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the GX9 scores vs the 645Z in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax 645Z Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 & Pentax 645Z. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX9 Gallery & Pentax 645Z Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Pentax 645Z
GX9 | 645Z | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | February 2018 | April 2014 | Fresher by 47 months | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 1037k | Clearer display (+203k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Panasonic GX9
645Z | GX9 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Pentax 645Z
GX9 | 645Z | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX9 features outer measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and 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).
Contrast the Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax 645Z in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GX9 against the 645Z.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and 645Z is 82 and 49 respectively.
Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX9 and 645Z.
To sum up, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX9 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax 645Z will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer GX9 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic GX9 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Pentax 645Z | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | Pentax 645Z |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro DSLR |
Announced | 2018-02-13 | 2014-04-15 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | PRIME III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Medium format |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 51 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 8256 x 6192 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 27 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax 645AF2 |
Available lenses | 107 | 6 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of screen | 1,240 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/125 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 407g (0.90 pounds) | 1550g (3.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") | 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 101 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 4505 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 images | 650 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots |
Storage slots | One | Dual |
Launch pricing | $1,000 | $5,024 |