Panasonic G6 vs Pentax 645Z

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic G6 and Pentax 645Z, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the G6 (16MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the G6 (Four Thirds) and 645Z (Medium format) boast different sensor measurements.

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The G6 was introduced 11 months earlier than the 645Z which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the G6 matches up against the 645Z in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Pentax 645Z. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Pentax 645Z Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G6 provides outside measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax 645Z has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G6 and Pentax 645Z in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the G6 against the 645Z.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G6 and 645Z is 74 and 49 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G6 and 645Z.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G6 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Pentax 645Z will deliver extra detail using its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged G6 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.