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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax 645D

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(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
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
  • Announced March 2010
  • Later Model is Pentax 645Z
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Pentax 645D

 FZ35 645D 

Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic FZ35

 645D FZ35 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax 645D

 FZ35 645D 
AnnouncedJuly 2010March 2010Similar age
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax 645D size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ35 and 645D is 72 and 50 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax 645D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax 645D as a Portrait photography camera
41
focusing manually
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
77
manual focus
megapixel count excellent (40MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Street photography factors
Pentax 645D Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
58
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography details
Pentax 645D Sports photography details
34
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
63
megapixel count excellent (40 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (800 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ35
Travel photography with Pentax 645D
52
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
weather proof
megapixel count excellent (40 megapixels)
low battery life (800 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography details
Pentax 645D Landscape photography details
41
focusing manually
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
72
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
megapixel count excellent (40MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (800 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax 645D as a Vlogging camera
26
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
9
no video shooting
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Pentax 645D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Pentax 645D
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