Panasonic FH10 vs Pentax 645Z

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH10 versus Pentax 645Z, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FH10 (16MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the FH10 (1/2.3") and 645Z (Medium format) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The FH10 was introduced 15 months prior to the 645Z which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FH10 matches up against the 645Z when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Pentax 645Z. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Pentax 645Z Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH10 enjoys outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Pentax 645Z has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") and a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH10 versus Pentax 645Z in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FH10 vs the 645Z.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and 645Z is 97 and 49 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and 645Z.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FH10 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Pentax 645Z will show extra detail using its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FH10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.