Panasonic FX700 vs Pentax 645Z

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FX700 and Pentax 645Z, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the FX700 (1/2.3") and 645Z (Medium format) come with different sensor sizing.

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The FX700 was unveiled 4 years before the 645Z and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FX700 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FX700 grades against the 645Z with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Pentax 645Z. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Pentax 645Z Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX700 offers physical dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Pentax 645Z has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

See the Panasonic FX700 and Pentax 645Z in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FX700 versus the 645Z.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and 645Z is 94 and 49 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and 645Z.

All in all, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FX700 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Pentax 645Z will provide you with more detail having an extra 37MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older FX700 will be behind in sensor tech.