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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax 645Z

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Pentax 645Z front
Portability
49
Imaging
80
Features
74
Overall
77

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs

Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Introduced April 2019
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G85
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
  • Released April 2014
  • Succeeded the Pentax 645D
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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax 645Z Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Pentax 645Z

 G95 645Z 
ReleasedApril 2019April 2014Fresher by 61 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k1037kClearer display (+203k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Panasonic G95

 645Z G95 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Pentax 645Z

 G95 645Z 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison

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).

Compare the Panasonic G95 vs Pentax 645Z in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax 645Z size comparison

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

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax 645Z top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax 645Z sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography information
Pentax 645Z Portrait photography information
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
88
has manual focus
great megapixels (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Street photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Street photography camera
78
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
63
screen tilts up and down
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
very good high ISO (204,800)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (1,550g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G95
Sports photography with Pentax 645Z
68
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
low battery power (290 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
71
great megapixels (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (650 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 Travel photography highlights
Pentax 645Z Travel photography highlights
73
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
resolution is good (20.3MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (290 per charge)
51
weather sealing
great megapixels (51MP)
low battery power (650 per charge)
heavier than average in class (1,550 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G95
Landscape photography with Pentax 645Z
76
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
low battery power (290 CIPA)
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
great megapixels (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (204,800)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (650 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G95
Vlogging with Pentax 645Z
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
27
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (1,550 grams)
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Panasonic G95 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Pentax 645Z
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Pentax 645Z
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Pentax 645Z
Also Known as Lumix DMC-G90 -
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro DSLR
Introduced 2019-04-05 2014-04-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine PRIME III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Medium format
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 51 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 8256 x 6192
Maximum native ISO 25600 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 27
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Pentax 645AF2
Total lenses 107 6
Crop factor 2.1 0.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 1,240 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.85x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 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
Mic 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 536 gr (1.18 lb) 1550 gr (3.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" 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 290 pictures 650 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Storage slots Single 2
Price at launch $998 $5,024