Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax 645D
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
- Released July 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
(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
- Released March 2010
- Refreshed by Pentax 645Z
Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax 645D Overview
In this article, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax 645D, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and 645D (40MP) and the FZ47 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) possess totally different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe FZ47 was announced 17 months after the 645D making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the FZ47 grades against the 645D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax 645D Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and Pentax 645D. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ47 Gallery and Pentax 645D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Pentax 645D
FZ47 | 645D | |||
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Released | July 2011 | March 2010 | More modern by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic FZ47
645D | FZ47 | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Pentax 645D
FZ47 | 645D | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ47 features outer measurements of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") along with a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645D has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") along with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).
See the Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax 645D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the FZ47 compared to the 645D.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ47 and 645D is 68 and 50 respectively.
Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ47 and 645D.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ47 using its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Pentax 645D will produce extra detail with its extra 28 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The fresher FZ47 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Pentax 645D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Pentax 645D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 | Pentax 645D |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FZ48 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro DSLR |
Released | 2011-07-21 | 2010-03-10 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | 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 megapixel | 40 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 7264 x 5440 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax 645AF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 6 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000s | 1/125s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 498 gr (1.10 pounds) | 1480 gr (3.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") | 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1262 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photos | 800 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | Single | 2 |
Launch price | $379 | $4,000 |