Panasonic FZ60 vs Pentax 645Z

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.