Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax 645D
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
- Revealed June 2014
- Later Model is Panasonic FZ2500
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- 40MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- No Video
- Pentax 645AF2 Mount
- 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
- Released March 2010
- Successor is Pentax 645Z
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax 645D Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax 645D, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and 645D (40MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and 645D (Medium format) come with different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FZ1000 was brought out 4 years later than the 645D and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.
Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FZ1000 grades vs the 645D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax 645D Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 & Pentax 645D. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery & Pentax 645D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Pentax 645D
FZ1000 | 645D | |||
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Released | June 2014 | March 2010 | Fresher by 52 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic FZ1000
645D | FZ1000 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 and Pentax 645D
FZ1000 | 645D | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 features external dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645D has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") having a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax 645D in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ1000 and the 645D.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 and 645D is 55 and 50 respectively.
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 and 645D.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Pentax 645D will deliver more detail having its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent FZ1000 should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax 645D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | Pentax 645D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | Pentax 645D |
Category | Large Sensor Superzoom | Pro DSLR |
Revealed | 2014-06-12 | 2010-03-10 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | Medium format |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 40 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 7264 x 5440 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax 645AF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-400mm (16.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 6 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/125 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | - |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 831g (1.83 pounds) | 1480g (3.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") | 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 64 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | 24.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 517 | 1262 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | 800 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLC12PP | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Dual |
Pricing at launch | $800 | $4,000 |