Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax 645D
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Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Announced January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
(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
- New Model is Pentax 645Z
Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax 645D Overview
Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FX78 and Pentax 645D, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and 645D (40MP) and the FX78 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) possess different sensor measurements.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe FX78 was brought out 11 months after the 645D and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FX78 matches up vs the 645D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax 645D Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 & Pentax 645D. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX78 Gallery & Pentax 645D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Pentax 645D
FX78 | 645D | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | March 2010 | More modern by 11 months | |
Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic FX78
645D | FX78 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Pentax 645D
FX78 | 645D | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX78 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645D has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") and a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).
See the Panasonic FX78 and Pentax 645D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FX78 versus the 645D.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and 645D is 95 and 50 respectively.
Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX78 and 645D.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FX78 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Pentax 645D will provide you with greater detail having its extra 28MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher FX78 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic FX78 vs Pentax 645D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Pentax 645D | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | Pentax 645D |
Other name | Lumix DMC-FX77 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Pro DSLR |
Announced | 2011-01-25 | 2010-03-10 |
Body design | Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Medium format |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 40MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 7264 x 5440 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax 645AF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 6 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | 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 | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/125 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) | 1480 gr (3.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 200 photos | 800 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | 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 |
Storage slots | Single | Dual |
Cost at release | $210 | $4,000 |