Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax 645Z

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax 645Z, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the FZ70 (1/2.3") and 645Z (Medium format) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ70 was manufactured 9 months prior to the 645Z and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FZ70 matches up against the 645Z when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Pentax 645Z. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Pentax 645Z Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ70 comes with outside measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ70 vs Pentax 645Z in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ70 vs the 645Z.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and 645Z is 63 and 49 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ70 and 645Z.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ70 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax 645Z will produce greater detail due to its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FZ70 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.