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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax 645D

Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Announced July 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ200
Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
  • Announced March 2010
  • Updated by Pentax 645Z
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax 645D Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax 645D, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and 645D (40MP) and the FZ300 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) offer different sensor measurements.

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The FZ300 was released 5 years after the 645D which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FZ300 grades versus the 645D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Pentax 645D

 FZ300 645D 
AnnouncedJuly 2015March 2010More modern by 66 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic FZ300

 645D FZ300 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax 645D

 FZ300 645D 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ300 provides outer dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Pentax 645D has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") along with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FZ300 and the 645D.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax 645D size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and 645D is 59 and 50 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ300 and 645D.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ300 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax 645D will show greater detail as a result of its extra 28MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher FZ300 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax 645D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax 645D Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
77
manual focus
megapixel count excellent (40MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Street photography info
Pentax 645D Street photography info
59
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proofing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (691 grams)
58
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax 645D as a Sports photography camera
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (380 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
63
megapixel count excellent (40 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (800 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ300
Travel photography with Pentax 645D
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good battery (380 per charge)
environment proofing
features focus via touch
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
heavier than competitors in class (691g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
environment sealing
megapixel count excellent (40MP)
bad battery pack (800 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography details
Pentax 645D Landscape photography details
52
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good battery (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
72
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count excellent (40 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (800 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging advice
Pentax 645D Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (691g)
9
no video recording
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Pentax 645D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Pentax 645D
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Pentax 645D
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Announced 2015-07-16 2010-03-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" Medium format
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 7264 x 5440
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax 645AF2
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 6
Focal length multiplier 5.8 0.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.85x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 691 gr (1.52 lbs) 1480 gr (3.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 1262
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 800 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 Dual
Launch cost $598 $4,000