Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax 645D
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed August 2011
(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
- Refreshed by Pentax 645Z
Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax 645D Overview
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax 645D Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Pentax 645D
FX90 | 645D | |||
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Announced | August 2011 | March 2010 | Newer by 18 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic FX90
645D | FX90 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax 645D
FX90 | 645D | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax 645D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Pentax 645D | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Pentax 645D |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Pro DSLR |
Revealed | 2011-08-26 | 2010-03-10 |
Body design | Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 7264 x 5440 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax 645AF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 6 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.90 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/125s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149 gr (0.33 lbs) | 1480 gr (3.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 | 200 images | 800 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | 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 | 1 | Two |
Launch pricing | $227 | $4,000 |