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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax 645D

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs

Panasonic FP1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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
  • Launched March 2010
  • Later Model is Pentax 645Z
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax 645D Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax 645D, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and 645D (40MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) possess totally different sensor size.

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The FP1 was revealed 2 months earlier than the 645D which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the FP1 matches up vs the 645D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Pentax 645D

 FP1 645D 

Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic FP1

 645D FP1 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax 645D

 FP1 645D 
LaunchedJanuary 2010March 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 features outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Pentax 645D has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") along with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax 645D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FP1 vs the 645D.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax 645D size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FP1 and 645D is 95 and 50 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP1 and 645D.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FP1 with its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Pentax 645D will provide more detail because of its extra 28MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax 645D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Portrait photography details
Pentax 645D Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
77
has manual focus
excellent MP (40MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Street photography advice
Pentax 645D Street photography advice
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (151g)
58
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP1
Sports photography with Pentax 645D
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
63
excellent MP (40 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (800 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography factors
Pentax 645D Travel photography factors
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
environment proofing
excellent MP (40 megapixels)
not so great battery (800 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Landscape photography details
Pentax 645D Landscape photography details
28
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
excellent MP (40MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
no anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
not so great battery (800 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging features
Pentax 645D Vlogging features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition (151g)
9
no video recording
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Pentax 645D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Pentax 645D
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 Pentax 645D
Class Ultracompact Pro DSLR
Announced 2010-01-06 2010-03-10
Body design Ultracompact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Prime II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" Medium format
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 40 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 7264 x 5440
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Available lenses - 6
Focal length multiplier 5.9 0.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display 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 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 151g (0.33 lb) 1480g (3.26 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 - 800 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots One Two
Price at launch $153 $4,000