Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax 645D

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Pentax 645D. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Pentax 645D Gallery.

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).

Look at the Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax 645D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.