Panasonic G95 vs Pentax 645Z

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic G95 vs Pentax 645Z, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and 645Z (Medium format) offer totally different sensor size.

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The G95 was announced 5 years later than the 645Z and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the G95 scores against the 645Z with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 and Pentax 645Z. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G95 Gallery and Pentax 645Z Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G95 features physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645Z has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the G95 versus the 645Z.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G95 and 645Z is 67 and 49 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G95 and 645Z.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G95 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax 645Z will provide you with extra detail with its extra 30.7MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger G95 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.