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Panasonic G7 vs Pentax 645Z

Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
 
Pentax 645Z front
Portability
49
Imaging
80
Features
74
Overall
77

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs

Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Introduced May 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G6
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
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Older Model is Pentax 645D
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Panasonic G7 vs Pentax 645Z Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic G7 and Pentax 645Z, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the G7 (Four Thirds) and 645Z (Medium format) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The G7 was launched 14 months later than the 645Z making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the G7 scores versus the 645Z when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Pentax 645Z

 G7 645Z 
IntroducedMay 2015April 2014Fresher by 14 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Panasonic G7

 645Z G7 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Pentax 645Z

 G7 645Z 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G7 has got physical dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Pentax 645Z has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") and a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G7 and Pentax 645Z in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the G7 against the 645Z.

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax 645Z size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and 645Z is 71 and 49 respectively.

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax 645Z top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 and 645Z.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G7 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax 645Z will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger G7 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax 645Z sensor size comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G7 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G7 Portrait photography details
Pentax 645Z Portrait photography details
72
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
88
focusing manually
fantastic megapixels (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Street photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Street photography camera
72
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
63
screen tilts
sensor size is great (Medium format)
saves RAW files
weather proof
very good ISO range (204,800)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (1,550g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G7 Sports photography advice
Pentax 645Z Sports photography advice
55
silent mode (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
71
fantastic megapixels (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (650 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G7
Travel photography with Pentax 645Z
71
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
bad battery power (350 per charge)
51
weather proof
fantastic megapixels (51 megapixels)
not so great battery (650 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,550 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G7 Landscape photography information
Pentax 645Z Landscape photography information
67
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (350 per charge)
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
fantastic megapixels (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (204,800)
saves RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (650 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G7 Vlogging info
Pentax 645Z Vlogging info
72
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
27
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (1,550 grams)
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Panasonic G7 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G7 and Pentax 645Z
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7Pentax 645Z
General Information
Company Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Pentax 645Z
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro DSLR
Introduced 2015-05-19 2014-04-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - PRIME III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Medium format
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 51MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 8256 x 6192
Maximum native ISO 25600 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 27
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax 645AF2
Amount of lenses 107 6
Crop factor 2.1 0.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.85x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.30 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 sync - 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410g (0.90 lbs) 1550g (3.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") 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 350 pictures 650 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Storage slots 1 2
Cost at launch $800 $5,024