Panasonic FZ1000 vs Pentax 645Z

Below is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FZ1000 and Pentax 645Z, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and 645Z (Medium format) come with different sensor measurements.

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The FZ1000 was released 2 months later than the 645Z so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FZ1000 matches up against the 645Z when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Pentax 645Z. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Pentax 645Z Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ1000 offers exterior measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") along with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645Z has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ1000 against the 645Z.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 and 645Z is 55 and 49 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 and 645Z.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax 645Z will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively.