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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax 645Z

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Pentax 645Z front
Portability
49
Imaging
80
Features
74
Overall
77

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ82
Pentax 645Z
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1550g - 156 x 117 x 123mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Superseded the Pentax 645D
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax 645Z Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax 645Z, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the FZ80 (1/2.3") and 645Z (Medium format) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The FZ80 was manufactured 2 years later than the 645Z and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FZ80 grades against the 645Z with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Pentax 645Z

 FZ80 645Z 
LaunchedJanuary 2017April 2014More recent by 34 months
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Panasonic FZ80

 645Z FZ80 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax 645Z

 FZ80 645Z 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ80 provides physical dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Pentax 645Z has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") having a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax 645Z in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ80 against the 645Z.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax 645Z size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ80 and 645Z is 63 and 49 respectively.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax 645Z top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ80 and 645Z.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ80 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Pentax 645Z will render greater detail due to its extra 33 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger FZ80 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax 645Z sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ80
Portrait photography with Pentax 645Z
58
has manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
88
manual focus
great MP (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Street photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Street photography camera
54
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (616g)
63
screen tilts
sensor size is large (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
above average high ISO (204,800)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (1,550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography information
Pentax 645Z Sports photography information
57
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
71
great MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (650 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography info
Pentax 645Z Travel photography info
59
comes with touch to focus
resolution is good (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
heavier than average in class (616 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
weather sealing
great MP (51MP)
low battery power (650 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (1,550 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography information
Pentax 645Z Landscape photography information
57
has manual focus
relatively wide (20mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
78
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
great MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (204,800)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (650 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging factors
Pentax 645Z Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (20mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than average in class (616g)
27
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (1,550 grams)
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Pentax 645Z
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Pentax 645Z
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Pentax 645Z
Other name Lumix DMC-FZ82 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Announced 2017-01-04 2014-04-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine PRIME III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Medium format
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 51MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 8256 x 6192
Max native ISO 3200 204800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 27
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax 645AF2
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 6
Crop factor 5.8 0.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.85x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain 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
Highest flash synchronize - 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 616g (1.36 lbs) 1550g (3.42 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 101
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 4505
Other
Battery life 330 shots 650 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Card slots 1 Two
Launch price $399 $5,024