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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax 645Z

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
13
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 front
 
Pentax 645Z front
Portability
49
Imaging
80
Features
74
Overall
77

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax 645Z 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
  • Released January 2010
Pentax 645Z
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Pentax 645Z

 FP1 645Z 

Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Panasonic FP1

 645Z FP1 
ReleasedApril 2014January 2010Newer by 52 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP1 and Pentax 645Z

 FP1 645Z 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax 645Z size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and 645Z is 95 and 49 respectively.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax 645Z top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax 645Z sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP1
Portrait photography with Pentax 645Z
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
88
focusing manually
amazing MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
63
tilting screen
sensor size is great (Medium format)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
very good high ISO (204,800)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (1,550g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP1
Sports photography with Pentax 645Z
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
71
amazing MP (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (650 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Travel photography information
Pentax 645Z Travel photography information
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
environment proofing
amazing MP (51MP)
terrible battery power (650 per charge)
more heavy than competition (1,550g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP1
Landscape photography with Pentax 645Z
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
amazing MP (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (204,800)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (650 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP1 Vlogging features
Pentax 645Z Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than competition in class (151 grams)
27
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (1,550g)
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Panasonic FP1 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP1 and Pentax 645Z
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1Pentax 645Z
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