Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax 645D
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2012
(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
- Launched March 2010
- Successor is Pentax 645Z
Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax 645D Overview
The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic FH6 versus Pentax 645D, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the FH6 (14MP) and 645D (40MP) and the FH6 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) provide different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FH6 was manufactured 23 months after the 645D which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FH6 scores vs the 645D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax 645D Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Pentax 645D. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Pentax 645D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Pentax 645D
FH6 | 645D | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | March 2010 | Newer by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic FH6
645D | FH6 | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Pentax 645D
FH6 | 645D | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Pentax 645D has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") and a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FH6 versus Pentax 645D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FH6 against the 645D.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and 645D is 96 and 50 respectively.
Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH6 and 645D.
Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FH6 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax 645D will produce greater detail due to its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger FH6 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FH6 vs Pentax 645D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Pentax 645D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Pentax 645D |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Pro DSLR |
Announced | 2012-01-09 | 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 measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 40MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 7264 x 5440 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax 645AF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 6 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Color 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 | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/125s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 119g (0.26 lb) | 1480g (3.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 | 280 pictures | 800 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | Dual |
Retail cost | $129 | $4,000 |