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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax 645D

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released November 2011
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
  • Launched March 2010
  • New Model is Pentax 645Z
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax 645D Overview

Let's look closer at the Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax 645D, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and 645D (40MP) and the 3D1 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) have different sensor measurements.

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The 3D1 was brought out 21 months after the 645D which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 3D1 scores against the 645D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Pentax 645D

 3D1 645D 
LaunchedNovember 2011March 2010Newer by 21 months
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic 3D1

 645D 3D1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Pentax 645D

 3D1 645D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic 3D1 has exterior dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax 645D has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") along with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 3D1 compared to the 645D.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax 645D size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and 645D is 93 and 50 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 3D1 and 645D.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 3D1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax 645D will provide you with more detail having its extra 28 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent 3D1 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax 645D sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography features
Pentax 645D Portrait photography features
27
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
focusing manually
resolution is fantastic (40 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography highlights
Pentax 645D Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
sensor size is large (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography advice
Pentax 645D Sports photography advice
30
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
63
resolution is fantastic (40 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (800 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax 645D as a Travel photography camera
59
has touch focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
55
environment proofing
resolution is fantastic (40 megapixels)
bad battery life (800 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax 645D Landscape photography highlights
36
pretty wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is fantastic (40 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (800 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging details
Pentax 645D Vlogging details
34
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
9
can't record video
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Pentax 645D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Pentax 645D
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Pentax 645D
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Released 2011-11-07 2010-03-10
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" Medium format
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 40 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 7264 x 5440
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax 645AF2
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 6
Focal length multiplier 5.8 0.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.85x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 193 grams (0.43 lb) 1480 grams (3.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 200 pictures 800 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One Two
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