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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax 645D

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
64
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Later Model is Panasonic FZ300
Pentax 645D
(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
  • Replacement is Pentax 645Z
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax 645D Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax 645D, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and 645D (40MP) and the FZ200 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) have totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The FZ200 was launched 2 years after the 645D which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FZ200 matches up against the 645D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Pentax 645D

 FZ200 645D 
LaunchedJuly 2012March 2010More modern by 29 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic FZ200

 645D FZ200 
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax 645D

 FZ200 645D 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ200 offers external measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645D has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") along with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax 645D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ200 against the 645D.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax 645D size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and 645D is 65 and 50 respectively.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and 645D.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ200 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Pentax 645D will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 28MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern FZ200 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax 645D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax 645D Portrait photography highlights
48
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
77
focusing manually
resolution is high (40MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 as a Street photography camera
Pentax 645D as a Street photography camera
57
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (588 grams)
58
great sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ200
Sports photography with Pentax 645D
46
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (540 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
63
resolution is high (40MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (800 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography advice
Pentax 645D Travel photography advice
55
great battery power (540 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (588 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
weather sealing
resolution is high (40MP)
terrible battery life (800 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ200
Landscape photography with Pentax 645D
48
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (540 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
72
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is high (40 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (800 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging factors
Pentax 645D Vlogging factors
63
relatively wide (25mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (588 grams)
9
can't record video
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Pentax 645D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Pentax 645D
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Pentax 645D
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Introduced 2012-07-18 2010-03-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VII FHD Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 40MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 7264 x 5440
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax 645AF2
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 6
Crop factor 5.8 0.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.85x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/4000s 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 588 grams (1.30 lb) 1480 grams (3.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 37 82
DXO Color Depth score 19.1 24.6
DXO Dynamic range score 10.8 12.6
DXO Low light score 114 1262
Other
Battery life 540 images 800 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots One Two
Cost at release $499 $4,000