Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax 645D
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Announced January 2009
(Full Review)
- 40MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- No Video
- Pentax 645AF2 Mount
- 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
- Revealed March 2010
- Later Model is Pentax 645Z
Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax 645D Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FS25 versus Pentax 645D, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and 645D (40MP) and the FS25 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) posses different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FS25 was introduced 13 months prior to the 645D which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS25 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FS25 matches up against the 645D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax 645D Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Pentax 645D. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Pentax 645D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Pentax 645D
FS25 | 645D |
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Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic FS25
645D | FS25 | |||
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Revealed | March 2010 | January 2009 | Fresher by 13 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS25 and Pentax 645D
FS25 | 645D | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS25 features outside dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 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).
Contrast the Panasonic FS25 versus Pentax 645D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FS25 versus the 645D.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and 645D is 95 and 50 respectively.
Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and 645D.
To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FS25 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax 645D will deliver greater detail using its extra 28MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older FS25 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FS25 vs Pentax 645D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Pentax 645D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 | Pentax 645D |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Pro DSLR |
Announced | 2009-01-27 | 2010-03-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 | 12MP | 40MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 7264 x 5440 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax 645AF2 |
Lens zoom range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 6 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 148g (0.33 pounds) | 1480g (3.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 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 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | One | 2 |
Price at launch | $230 | $4,000 |