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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax 645Z

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Pentax 645Z front
Portability
49
Imaging
80
Features
74
Overall
77

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(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
Pentax 645Z
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Pentax 645Z

 FX90 645Z 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Panasonic FX90

 645Z FX90 
RevealedApril 2014August 2011More modern by 32 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Pentax 645Z

 FX90 645Z 
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).

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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.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax 645Z size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and 645Z is 95 and 49 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax 645Z top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
88
manual focus
MP count amazing (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 as a Street photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
screen tilts
big sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
very good ISO range (204,800)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (1,550g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography information
Pentax 645Z Sports photography information
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
71
MP count amazing (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (650 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Travel photography factors
Pentax 645Z Travel photography factors
60
supports touch to focus
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (200 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
51
environment proof
MP count amazing (51 megapixels)
bad battery power (650 CIPA)
more heavy than others in class (1,550 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX90
Landscape photography with Pentax 645Z
36
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
MP count amazing (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (204,800)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (650 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging advice
Pentax 645Z Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
27
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (1,550 grams)
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Panasonic FX90 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Pentax 645Z
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Pentax 645Z
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