Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax 645Z
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ62
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 204800
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax 645AF2 Mount
- 1550g - 156 x 117 x 123mm
- Introduced April 2014
- Previous Model is Pentax 645D
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax 645Z Overview
Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FZ60 versus Pentax 645Z, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the FZ60 (16MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the FZ60 (1/2.3") and 645Z (Medium format) feature totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FZ60 was introduced 21 months prior to the 645Z which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FZ60 grades versus the 645Z in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax 645Z Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Pentax 645Z. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Pentax 645Z Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Pentax 645Z
FZ60 | 645Z |
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Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Panasonic FZ60
645Z | FZ60 | |||
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Introduced | April 2014 | July 2012 | Newer by 21 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 460k | Crisper screen (+577k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Pentax 645Z
FZ60 | 645Z | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ60 has physical dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Pentax 645Z has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") along with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).
See the Panasonic FZ60 versus Pentax 645Z in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ60 against the 645Z.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ60 and 645Z is 68 and 49 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ60 and 645Z.
To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ60 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax 645Z will give you extra detail using its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged FZ60 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Pentax 645Z | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Pentax 645Z |
Other name | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro DSLR |
Released | 2012-07-18 | 2014-04-15 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | PRIME III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixels | 51 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 8256 x 6192 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 204800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 27 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax 645AF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 6 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.2" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 202k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, contrast-control-sync, high-speed sync, wireless sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 493 grams (1.09 pounds) | 1550 grams (3.42 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 101 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 4505 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 photographs | 650 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots |
Card slots | One | Two |
Price at launch | $350 | $5,024 |