Panasonic S1 vs Pentax 645Z
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Released February 2019
(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
- Old Model is Pentax 645D
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Following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic S1 versus Pentax 645Z, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Pro DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and 645Z (Medium format) provide totally different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S1 was brought out 4 years after the 645Z which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S1 scores vs the 645Z in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Pentax 645Z
| S1 | 645Z | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2019 |  | April 2014 | More modern by 59 months |
| Display resolution | 2100k |  | 1037k | Clearer display (+1063k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Panasonic S1
| 645Z | S1 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Pentax 645Z
| S1 | 645Z | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3.2" | Equal display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 has exterior dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Pentax 645Z has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S1 and the 645Z.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and 645Z is 54 and 49 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and 645Z.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax 645Z will deliver more detail having its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger S1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic S1 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Pentax 645Z | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Pentax 645Z |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro DSLR |
| Released | 2019-02-01 | 2014-04-15 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Large SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine | PRIME III |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Medium format |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 44 x 33mm |
| Sensor area | 847.3mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 51 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 8256 x 6192 |
| Max native ISO | 51200 | 204800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 225 | 27 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Leica L | Pentax 645AF2 |
| Total lenses | 30 | 6 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 0.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Resolution of screen | 2,100k dots | 1,037k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 98 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.85x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Max silent shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye 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 |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/320 secs | 1/125 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 1021 gr (2.25 lb) | 1550 gr (3.42 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 95 | 101 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 25.2 | 26.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 14.5 | 14.7 |
| DXO Low light score | 3333 | 4505 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 pictures | 650 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | - | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots |
| Card slots | Dual | Dual |
| Cost at release | $2,498 | $5,024 |