Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax 645Z
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax 645Z 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
- Released August 2011
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 204800
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax 645AF2 Mount
- 1550g - 156 x 117 x 123mm
- Revealed April 2014
- Old Model is Pentax 645D
Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax 645Z Overview
Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax 645Z, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the FX90 (1/2.3") and 645Z (Medium format) provide totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FX90 was introduced 3 years prior to the 645Z which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FX90 grades versus the 645Z with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax 645Z Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 & Pentax 645Z. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX90 Gallery & Pentax 645Z Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Pentax 645Z
FX90 | 645Z | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Panasonic FX90
645Z | FX90 | |||
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Revealed | April 2014 | August 2011 | More modern by 32 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Clearer display (+577k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax 645Z
FX90 | 645Z | |||
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Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX90 features exterior measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax 645Z has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") and a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax 645Z in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FX90 against the 645Z.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and 645Z is 95 and 49 respectively.
Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FX90 and 645Z.
To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FX90 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Pentax 645Z will resolve more detail using its extra 39 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FX90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Pentax 645Z | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | Pentax 645Z |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Pro DSLR |
Released | 2011-08-26 | 2014-04-15 |
Body design | Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | PRIME III |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Medium format |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 51MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 8256 x 6192 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 27 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax 645AF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 6 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.90 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, contrast-control-sync, high-speed sync, wireless sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/125 secs |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 149 gr (0.33 lb) | 1550 gr (3.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 101 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 4505 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photographs | 650 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots |
Storage slots | 1 | Two |
Launch cost | $227 | $5,024 |