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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax 645Z

Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Pentax 645Z front
Portability
49
Imaging
81
Features
74
Overall
78

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Launched August 2019
Pentax 645Z
(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
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Replaced the Pentax 645D
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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax 645Z Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic S1H vs Pentax 645Z, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and 645Z (Medium format) use different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was manufactured 5 years later than the 645Z and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S1H matches up vs the 645Z when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Pentax 645Z

 S1H 645Z 
RevealedAugust 2019April 2014Fresher by 66 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2330k1037kCrisper display (+1293k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Panasonic S1H

 645Z S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Pentax 645Z

 S1H 645Z 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display dimensions

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H provides physical measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Pentax 645Z has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") and a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S1H against the 645Z.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax 645Z size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and 645Z is 52 and 49 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax 645Z top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and 645Z.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1H featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax 645Z will give extra detail due to its extra 27MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger S1H should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax 645Z sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Pentax 645Z Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography highlights
Pentax 645Z Portrait photography highlights
85
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
88
has manual focus
MP count high (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Street photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Street photography camera
69
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
heavier than others in class (1,052 grams)
63
screen tilts up and down
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
very good ISO range (204,800)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (1,550g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography factors
Pentax 645Z Sports photography factors
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
terrible battery (400 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
71
MP count high (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (650 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography details
Pentax 645Z Travel photography details
64
weather proof
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery (400 shots)
heavier than others in class (1,052g)
51
environment proof
MP count high (51 megapixels)
bad battery power (650 shots)
heavier than competition in class (1,550g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography factors
Pentax 645Z Landscape photography factors
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
terrible battery (400 shots)
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
MP count high (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (204,800)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (650 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
Vlogging with Pentax 645Z
70
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (5952 x 3988 pixels)
has external mic support
heavier than others in class (1,052g)
27
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (1,550g)
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Panasonic S1H vs Pentax 645Z Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Pentax 645Z
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPentax 645Z
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Pentax 645Z
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro DSLR
Launched 2019-08-28 2014-04-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 51 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 8256 x 6192
Highest native ISO 51200 204800
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 225 27
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Pentax 645AF2
Number of lenses 30 6
Focal length multiplier 1 0.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of display 2,330k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.85x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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./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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/320 secs 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p)
Highest video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1052g (2.32 pounds) 1550g (3.42 pounds)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 101
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 4505
Other
Battery life 400 photos 650 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Storage slots Dual Dual
Retail price $3,998 $5,024