Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax 645Z
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2010
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 204800
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax 645AF2 Mount
- 1550g - 156 x 117 x 123mm
- Released April 2014
- Replaced the Pentax 645D
Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax 645Z Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FP1 versus Pentax 645Z, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the FP1 (1/2.3") and 645Z (Medium format) possess totally different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FP1 was announced 5 years earlier than the 645Z which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FP1 scores versus the 645Z with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax 645Z Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Pentax 645Z. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Pentax 645Z Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Pentax 645Z
FP1 | 645Z |
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Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Panasonic FP1
645Z | FP1 | |||
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Released | April 2014 | January 2010 | Newer by 52 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer display (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax 645Z
FP1 | 645Z | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP1 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645Z has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") having a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FP1 versus Pentax 645Z in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the FP1 against the 645Z.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and 645Z is 95 and 49 respectively.
Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and 645Z.
To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FP1 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax 645Z will resolve more detail with its extra 39 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged FP1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Pentax 645Z | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | Pentax 645Z |
Type | Ultracompact | Pro DSLR |
Released | 2010-01-06 | 2014-04-15 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | PRIME III |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Medium format |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 51 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 8256 x 6192 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 27 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax 645AF2 |
Lens focal range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 6 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3.2 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, contrast-control-sync, high-speed sync, wireless sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/125 seconds |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 151g (0.33 pounds) | 1550g (3.42 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 101 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 4505 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 650 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots |
Storage slots | Single | 2 |
Retail cost | $153 | $5,024 |