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Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax 645D

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(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
Pentax 645D
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Pentax 645D

 FH27 645D 
ReleasedJanuary 2011March 2010More recent by 11 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic FH27

 645D FH27 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Pentax 645D

 FH27 645D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax 645D size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and 645D is 94 and 50 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax 645D as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (16MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
77
has manual focus
high sensor resolution (40 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Street photography advice
Pentax 645D Street photography advice
63
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
58
sensor size is great (Medium format)
exports RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax 645D as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
63
high sensor resolution (40MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (800 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH27
Travel photography with Pentax 645D
68
comes with touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
55
environment proof
high sensor resolution (40 megapixels)
bad battery power (800 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH27
Landscape photography with Pentax 645D
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
high sensor resolution (40MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
no low pass filter
exports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (800 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax 645D as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic FH27 vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Pentax 645D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Pentax 645D
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