Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax 645D
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Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
- Announced January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
(Full Review)
- 40MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- No Video
- Pentax 645AF2 Mount
- 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
- Introduced March 2010
- New Model is Pentax 645Z
Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax 645D Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FH3 and Pentax 645D, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the FH3 (14MP) and 645D (40MP) and the FH3 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) possess different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FH3 was launched 2 months earlier than the 645D and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FH3 matches up against the 645D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax 645D Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Pentax 645D. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Pentax 645D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Pentax 645D
FH3 | 645D |
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Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic FH3
645D | FH3 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Pentax 645D
FH3 | 645D | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | March 2010 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH3 comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax 645D has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") having a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FH3 and Pentax 645D in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH3 vs the 645D.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and 645D is 94 and 50 respectively.
Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FH3 and 645D.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FH3 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax 645D will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively.
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Panasonic FH3 vs Pentax 645D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Pentax 645D | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Pentax 645D |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FS11 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Pro DSLR |
Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-03-10 |
Body design | Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Medium format |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 40 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 7264 x 5440 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax 645AF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 6 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/125 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 pounds) | 1480g (3.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1262 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 800 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | Dual |
Launch cost | $160 | $4,000 |