Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax 645D

The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax 645D, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and 645D (40MP) and the FX90 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) boast totally different sensor size.

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The FX90 was unveiled 18 months after the 645D making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FX90 grades vs the 645D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Pentax 645D. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Pentax 645D Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX90 has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax 645D has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax 645D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FX90 versus the 645D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and 645D is 95 and 50 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FX90 and 645D.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FX90 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Pentax 645D will produce greater detail having an extra 28MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern FX90 will have an advantage in sensor tech.