Panasonic FZ150 vs Pentax 645Z

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 and Pentax 645Z. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ150 Gallery and Pentax 645Z Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.