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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax 645Z

Portability
86
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
 
Pentax 645Z front
Portability
49
Imaging
80
Features
74
Overall
77

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs

Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS100
Pentax 645Z
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1550g - 156 x 117 x 123mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Succeeded the Pentax 645D
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax 645Z Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax 645Z, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the ZS200 (1") and 645Z (Medium format) possess totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The ZS200 was released 3 years after the 645Z which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ZS200 matches up against the 645Z in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Pentax 645Z

 ZS200 645Z 
IntroducedFebruary 2018April 2014More modern by 47 months
Screen resolution1240k1037kCrisper screen (+203k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Panasonic ZS200

 645Z ZS200 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Pentax 645Z

 ZS200 645Z 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 has got exterior measurements of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645Z has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") having a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax 645Z in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ZS200 and the 645Z.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax 645Z size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and 645Z is 86 and 49 respectively.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax 645Z top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS200 and 645Z.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS200 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax 645Z will show greater detail as a result of its extra 31MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger ZS200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax 645Z sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS200
Portrait photography with Pentax 645Z
65
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
88
manual focus
sensor resolution is great (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Street photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Street photography camera
77
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
no moving screen
63
screen tilts up and down
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
great ISO range (204,800)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (1,550g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Sports photography camera
70
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes tracking focus
good battery (370 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
71
sensor resolution is great (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (650 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Travel photography camera
76
good battery (370 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
environment proofing
sensor resolution is great (51MP)
bad battery pack (650 shots)
heavier than average in class (1,550 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Landscape photography camera
69
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW files
good battery (370 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is great (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (204,800)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (650 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging information
Pentax 645Z Vlogging information
35
quite wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
27
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (1,550 grams)
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS200 and Pentax 645Z
 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200Pentax 645Z
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 Pentax 645Z
Also Known as Lumix DC-TZ200 -
Category Large Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Introduced 2018-02-13 2014-04-15
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine PRIME III
Sensor type MOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Medium format
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 51 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 8256 x 6192
Max native ISO 12800 204800
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 27
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax 645AF2
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Total lenses - 6
Focal length multiplier 2.7 0.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 1,240k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,330k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.85x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340 gr (0.75 pounds) 1550 gr (3.42 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 370 images 650 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Card slots 1 Dual
Launch price $800 $5,024