Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax 645D
67 Imaging
36 Features
57 Overall
44
50 Imaging
76 Features
52 Overall
66
Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Announced April 2012
(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
- Launched March 2010
- Newer Model is Pentax 645Z
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax 645D Overview
Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax 645D, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and 645D (40MP) and the FZ150 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) boast totally different sensor dimensions.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FZ150 was released 2 years later than the 645D and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.
Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the FZ150 grades vs the 645D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax 645D Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 & Pentax 645D. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery & Pentax 645D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Pentax 645D
| FZ150 | 645D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2012 |  | March 2010 | More recent by 26 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic FZ150
| 645D | FZ150 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax 645D
| FZ150 | 645D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ150 has outer measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645D has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") along with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax 645D in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FZ150 versus the 645D.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ150 and 645D is 67 and 50 respectively.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ150 and 645D.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ150 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax 645D will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 28MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more modern FZ150 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Photography GlossaryStreet Comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsSports Comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsTravel Comparison
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoLandscape Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneVlogging Comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax 645D Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Pentax 645D | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | Pentax 645D |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro DSLR |
| Announced | 2012-04-11 | 2010-03-10 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Large SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Prime II |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Medium format |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 44 x 33mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 40 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 7264 x 5440 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax 645AF2 |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 6 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 0.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 98% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.85x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 9.50 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/125 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) | - |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 | 528 grams (1.16 lbs) | 1480 grams (3.26 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 40 | 82 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 19.4 | 24.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | 132 | 1262 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 410 photographs | 800 photographs |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | Single | Two |
| Cost at release | $499 | $4,000 |
