Panasonic FH22 vs Pentax 645D

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FH22 and Pentax 645D, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the FH22 (14MP) and 645D (40MP) and the FH22 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) offer totally different sensor size.

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The FH22 was released 2 months before the 645D and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the FH22 grades versus the 645D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 & Pentax 645D. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery & Pentax 645D Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH22 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645D has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") along with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH22 and Pentax 645D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FH22 versus the 645D.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH22 and 645D is 94 and 50 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and 645D.

To sum up, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FH22 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Pentax 645D will give greater detail as a result of its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.