Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax 645Z
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched November 2011
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- 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
- Announced April 2014
- Replaced the Pentax 645D
Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax 645Z Overview
Following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax 645Z, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the 3D1 (1/2.3") and 645Z (Medium format) provide different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 3D1 was released 3 years earlier than the 645Z which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 3D1 matches up vs the 645Z in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax 645Z Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 & Pentax 645Z. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery & Pentax 645Z Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Pentax 645Z
3D1 | 645Z | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 3.2" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Panasonic 3D1
645Z | 3D1 | |||
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Announced | April 2014 | November 2011 | More modern by 29 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 460k | Crisper screen (+577k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Pentax 645Z
3D1 | 645Z | |||
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Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic 3D1 comes with external measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645Z has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") and a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax 645Z in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 3D1 compared to the 645Z.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and 645Z is 93 and 49 respectively.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 3D1 and 645Z.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 3D1 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Pentax 645Z will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 39MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged 3D1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Pentax 645Z | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Pentax 645Z |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Pro DSLR |
Launched | 2011-11-07 | 2014-04-15 |
Body design | Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | PRIME III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Medium format |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 51MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 8256 x 6192 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 27 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax 645AF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 6 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.5 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/125s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193g (0.43 lb) | 1550g (3.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 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 | 200 pictures | 650 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots |
Storage slots | Single | 2 |
Retail price | $670 | $5,024 |