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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax 645D

Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs

Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
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
  • Replacement is Pentax 645Z
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax 645D Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax 645D, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and 645D (40MP) and the FZ60 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) use totally different sensor size.

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The FZ60 was unveiled 2 years after the 645D which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FZ60 grades against the 645D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Pentax 645D

 FZ60 645D 
AnnouncedJuly 2012March 2010More modern by 29 months

Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic FZ60

 645D FZ60 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax 645D

 FZ60 645D 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ60 provides physical measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645D has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") and a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ60 vs 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 at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FZ60 compared to the 645D.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax 645D size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and 645D is 68 and 50 respectively.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ60 and 645D.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ60 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Pentax 645D will produce extra detail having an extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger FZ60 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax 645D sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography information
Pentax 645D Portrait photography information
43
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
77
manual focus
excellent megapixels (40 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Street photography information
Pentax 645D Street photography information
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (493g)
58
sensor size is great (Medium format)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ60
Sports photography with Pentax 645D
55
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (450 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
63
excellent megapixels (40MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (800 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography info
Pentax 645D Travel photography info
57
good battery life (450 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (493g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
55
weather sealing
excellent megapixels (40MP)
low battery power (800 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Landscape photography info
Pentax 645D Landscape photography info
49
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery life (450 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
excellent megapixels (40 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (800 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging features
Pentax 645D Vlogging features
27
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
heavier than competition (493g)
9
no video
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax 645D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60Pentax 645D
General Information
Brand Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 Pentax 645D
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FZ62 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Launched 2012-07-18 2010-03-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" Medium format
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 40 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 7264 x 5440
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 6
Crop factor 5.9 0.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Screen LCD Display TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.85x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.50 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic 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 493g (1.09 lbs) 1480g (3.26 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 450 pictures 800 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 Dual
Pricing at launch $350 $4,000