Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax 645D
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
- 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
- Introduced July 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ38
(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
- Announced March 2010
- Later Model is Pentax 645Z
Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax 645D Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FZ35 versus Pentax 645D, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and 645D (40MP) and the FZ35 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) provide totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FZ35 was introduced 4 months after the 645D so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.
Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the FZ35 grades against the 645D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax 645D Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 & Pentax 645D. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ35 Gallery & Pentax 645D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Pentax 645D
FZ35 | 645D |
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Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic FZ35
645D | FZ35 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax 645D
FZ35 | 645D | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | March 2010 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ35 provides exterior dimensions of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645D has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") and a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ35 versus Pentax 645D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ35 versus the 645D.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and 645D is 72 and 50 respectively.
Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ35 and 645D.
Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ35 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Pentax 645D will offer you more detail using its extra 28MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively.
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax 645D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | Pentax 645D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 | Pentax 645D |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FZ38 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-07-06 | 2010-03-10 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine V | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Medium format |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 40 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 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 | 80 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax 645AF2 |
Lens focal range | 27-486mm (18.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.4 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 6 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video file format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 397 gr (0.88 lb) | 1480 gr (3.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") | 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 | - | 800 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Two |
Price at release | $999 | $4,000 |