Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax 645D
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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
(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
- Announced March 2010
- Updated by Pentax 645Z
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Here is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax 645D, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the FP2 (14MP) and 645D (40MP) and the FP2 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) provide different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe FP2 was released 2 months before the 645D which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FP2 matches up versus the 645D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Pentax 645D
| FP2 | 645D |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic FP2
| 645D | FP2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Pentax 645D
| FP2 | 645D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | March 2010 | Similar age |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax 645D has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FP2 against the 645D.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FP2 and 645D is 95 and 50 respectively.
Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FP2 and 645D.
Plainly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP2 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax 645D will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.
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Panasonic FP2 vs Pentax 645D Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Pentax 645D | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | Pentax 645D |
| Category | Ultracompact | Pro DSLR |
| Announced | 2010-01-06 | 2010-03-10 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Large SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Venus Engine IV | 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 | 14 megapixel | 40 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 7264 x 5440 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax 645AF2 |
| Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 6 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 0.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | 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 | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.90 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 synchronize | - | 1/125 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 151 gr (0.33 pounds) | 1480 gr (3.26 pounds) |
| Physical 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 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 pictures |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | Two |
| Pricing at launch | $80 | $4,000 |
