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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax 645Z

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Pentax 645Z front
Portability
49
Imaging
80
Features
74
Overall
77

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(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
  • Launched April 2012
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
  • Released April 2014
  • Older Model is Pentax 645D
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax 645Z Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax 645Z, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the FZ150 (1/2.3") and 645Z (Medium format) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ150 was brought out 24 months earlier than the 645Z making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FZ150 matches up versus the 645Z in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Pentax 645Z

 FZ150 645Z 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Panasonic FZ150

 645Z FZ150 
ReleasedApril 2014April 2012Fresher by 24 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k460kSharper display (+577k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax 645Z

 FZ150 645Z 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ150 features exterior dimensions 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 645Z has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") along with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax 645Z in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ150 vs the 645Z.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax 645Z size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ150 and 645Z is 67 and 49 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax 645Z top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ150 and 645Z.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ150 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax 645Z will give you more detail having its extra 39 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older FZ150 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax 645Z sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Portrait photography information
Pentax 645Z Portrait photography information
41
manual focus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
88
manual focus
high MP (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Street photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Street photography camera
58
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (528 grams)
63
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is large (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
good ISO range (204,800)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (1,550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ150
Sports photography with Pentax 645Z
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (410 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
71
high MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (650 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ150
Travel photography with Pentax 645Z
56
good battery (410 CIPA)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (528g)
resolution not great (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
51
weather proof
high MP (51 megapixels)
terrible battery life (650 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (1,550 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Landscape photography details
Pentax 645Z Landscape photography details
48
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (410 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
high MP (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (204,800)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (650 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging details
Pentax 645Z Vlogging details
62
quite wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others in class (528g)
27
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (1,550 grams)
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Pentax 645Z
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Pentax 645Z
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Pentax 645Z
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Launched 2012-04-11 2014-04-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - PRIME III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Medium format
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 51MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 8256 x 6192
Highest native ISO 6400 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 27
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax 645AF2
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 6
Crop factor 5.8 0.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.85x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest 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 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 528g (1.16 lb) 1550g (3.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 40 101
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 14.7
DXO Low light rating 132 4505
Other
Battery life 410 photos 650 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Storage slots 1 2
Cost at release $499 $5,024