Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax 645D
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Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 40MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- No Video
- Pentax 645AF2 Mount
- 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
- Released March 2010
- Newer Model is Pentax 645Z
Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax 645D Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic FH27 versus Pentax 645D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the FH27 (16MP) and 645D (40MP) and the FH27 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) use totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FH27 was brought out 11 months later than the 645D so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FH27 scores vs the 645D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax 645D Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Pentax 645D. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Pentax 645D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Pentax 645D
FH27 | 645D | |||
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Released | January 2011 | March 2010 | More recent by 11 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic FH27
645D | FH27 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Pentax 645D
FH27 | 645D | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH27 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 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).
Analyze the Panasonic FH27 versus Pentax 645D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FH27 versus the 645D.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and 645D is 94 and 50 respectively.
Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and 645D.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FH27 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax 645D will provide greater detail having its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent FH27 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
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Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax 645D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Pentax 645D | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | Pentax 645D |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Pro DSLR |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2010-03-10 |
Body design | Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine VI | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Medium format |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 40 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 7264 x 5440 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax 645AF2 |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 6 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/125 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152g (0.34 pounds) | 1480g (3.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1262 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 pictures | 800 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | Dual |
Launch cost | $229 | $4,000 |