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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax 645D

Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS100
Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
  • Revealed March 2010
  • Replacement is Pentax 645Z
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax 645D Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic ZS200 versus Pentax 645D, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and 645D (40MP) and the ZS200 (1") and 645D (Medium format) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS200 was brought out 8 years after the 645D which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ZS200 scores versus the 645D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Pentax 645D

 ZS200 645D 
RevealedFebruary 2018March 2010Newer by 97 months
Screen resolution1240k921kSharper screen (+319k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic ZS200

 645D ZS200 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Pentax 645D

 ZS200 645D 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS200 offers physical dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Pentax 645D has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS200 vs the 645D.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax 645D size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS200 and 645D is 86 and 50 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS200 and 645D.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ZS200 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax 645D will give greater detail having its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher ZS200 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax 645D sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Portrait photography details
Pentax 645D Portrait photography details
65
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is fantastic (40 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Street photography highlights
Pentax 645D Street photography highlights
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
no moving screen
58
sensor size is large (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Sports photography details
Pentax 645D Sports photography details
70
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking autofocus
good battery pack (370 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
63
sensor resolution is fantastic (40 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
environment proof
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low battery life (800 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography highlights
Pentax 645D Travel photography highlights
76
good battery pack (370 per charge)
has bluetooth
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
55
environment proof
sensor resolution is fantastic (40 megapixels)
low battery life (800 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Landscape photography factors
Pentax 645D Landscape photography factors
70
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is fantastic (40 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
low battery life (800 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS200
Vlogging with Pentax 645D
35
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
9
no video
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Pentax 645D
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Pentax 645D
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Pentax 645D
Also called as Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Class Large Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Released 2018-02-13 2010-03-10
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Prime II
Sensor type MOS CCD
Sensor size 1" Medium format
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 40 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 7264 x 5440
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 125 200
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax 645AF2
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 6
Focal length multiplier 2.7 0.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,240 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,330 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.85x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) 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 Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340 gr (0.75 pounds) 1480 gr (3.26 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 1262
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 800 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 Dual
Launch price $800 $4,000