Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax 645Z
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2018
- Old Model is Panasonic LX100
(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
- Announced April 2014
- Superseded the Pentax 645D
Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax 645Z Overview
Here, we are looking at the Panasonic LX100 II versus Pentax 645Z, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and 645Z (Medium format) boast totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe LX100 II was revealed 4 years after the 645Z which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the LX100 II grades vs the 645Z when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax 645Z Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II & Pentax 645Z. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery & Pentax 645Z Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Pentax 645Z
LX100 II | 645Z | |||
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Announced | August 2018 | April 2014 | More modern by 53 months | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 1037k | Crisper display (+203k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Panasonic LX100 II
645Z | LX100 II | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Pentax 645Z
LX100 II | 645Z | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 II features outer dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Pentax 645Z has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).
Check the Panasonic LX100 II versus Pentax 645Z in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the LX100 II against the 645Z.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and 645Z is 81 and 49 respectively.
Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 II and 645Z.
As you can see, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax 645Z will give extra detail because of its extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer LX100 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Pentax 645Z Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Pentax 645Z | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II | Pentax 645Z |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Pro DSLR |
Introduced | 2018-08-22 | 2014-04-15 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 17 megapixels | 51 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4736 x 3552 | 8256 x 6192 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 27 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax 645AF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 6 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,240k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,760k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1800 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
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 | 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/125 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 392 grams (0.86 pounds) | 1550 grams (3.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") | 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 340 photos | 650 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots |
Card slots | Single | Dual |
Retail cost | $998 | $5,024 |