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Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax 645D

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax 645D Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Superseded the Panasonic LX100
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
  • Introduced March 2010
  • Replacement is Pentax 645Z
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax 645D Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic LX100 II versus Pentax 645D, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and 645D (40MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and 645D (Medium format) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was announced 8 years after the 645D which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the LX100 II scores versus the 645D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Pentax 645D

 LX100 II 645D 
IntroducedAugust 2018March 2010Newer by 103 months
Display resolution1240k921kClearer display (+319k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic LX100 II

 645D LX100 II 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Pentax 645D

 LX100 II 645D 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II offers outer measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645D has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

See the Panasonic LX100 II versus Pentax 645D in the all new 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 at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the LX100 II versus the 645D.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax 645D size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and 645D is 81 and 50 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and 645D.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax 645D will provide greater detail with its extra 23MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger LX100 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax 645D sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography advice
Pentax 645D Portrait photography advice
74
manual focus
MP count decent (17MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
MP count great (40MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Street photography information
Pentax 645D Street photography information
77
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
58
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography information
Pentax 645D Sports photography information
71
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (340 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
63
MP count great (40 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (800 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Travel photography with Pentax 645D
78
good battery pack (340 shots)
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (17 megapixels)
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
55
environment sealing
MP count great (40 megapixels)
bad battery pack (800 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography info
Pentax 645D Landscape photography info
76
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (17 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
72
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count great (40 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (800 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging advice
Pentax 645D Vlogging advice
36
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
9
no video
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Pentax 645D
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IIPentax 645D
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Pentax 645D
Category Large Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Launched 2018-08-22 2010-03-10
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds Medium format
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 17MP 40MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4736 x 3552 7264 x 5440
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax 645AF2
Lens focal range 24-75mm (3.1x) -
Max aperture f/1.7-2.8 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 6
Focal length multiplier 2.1 0.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,240 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.85x
Features
Min shutter speed 1800s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 gr (0.86 lb) 1480 gr (3.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 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 340 photographs 800 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Dual
Retail cost $998 $4,000