Panasonic S1H vs Pentax 645Z

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Pentax 645Z. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Pentax 645Z Gallery.

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.

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

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.