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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax 645D

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
75
Features
52
Overall
65

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
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
  • Introduced March 2010
  • Updated by Pentax 645Z
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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax 645D Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax 645D, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Pro DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and 645D (40MP) and the FP7 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) come with different sensor sizes.

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The FP7 was brought out 11 months later than the 645D which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the FP7 grades versus the 645D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Pentax 645D

 FP7 645D 
IntroducedJanuary 2011March 2010More recent by 11 months
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic FP7

 645D FP7 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Pentax 645D

 FP7 645D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP7 has external dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Pentax 645D has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax 645D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the FP7 vs the 645D.

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax 645D size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FP7 and 645D is 95 and 50 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and 645D.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FP7 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Pentax 645D will provide you with greater detail having its extra 24MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher FP7 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax 645D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography info
Pentax 645D Portrait photography info
34
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is amazing (40 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Street photography info
Pentax 645D Street photography info
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (147 grams)
58
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP7
Sports photography with Pentax 645D
44
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (240 per charge)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
62
sensor resolution is amazing (40MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery (800 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Travel photography details
Pentax 645D Travel photography details
63
good battery power (240 CIPA)
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others (147g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
55
environment proof
sensor resolution is amazing (40MP)
low battery (800 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax 645D Landscape photography highlights
41
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
good battery power (240 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is amazing (40 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low battery (800 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging features
Pentax 645D Vlogging features
29
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others (147g)
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic FP7 vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Pentax 645D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Pentax 645D
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Pentax 645D
Type Ultracompact Pro DSLR
Announced 2011-01-05 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 40MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 7264 x 5440
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Pentax 645AF2
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 6
Focal length multiplier 5.9 0.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD 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 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147 grams (0.32 pounds) 1480 grams (3.26 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 240 photographs 800 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 2
Launch cost $227 $4,000