Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax 645D
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Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
- 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
- Announced September 2014
- Updated by Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
- 40MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- No Video
- Pentax 645AF2 Mount
- 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
- Introduced March 2010
- New Model is Pentax 645Z
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax 645D Overview
In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax 645D, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the LX100 (13MP) and 645D (40MP) and the LX100 (Four Thirds) and 645D (Medium format) use different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe LX100 was manufactured 4 years later than the 645D and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the LX100 scores versus the 645D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax 645D Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Pentax 645D. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 Gallery and Pentax 645D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Pentax 645D
LX100 | 645D | |||
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Introduced | September 2014 | March 2010 | More recent by 55 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic LX100
645D | LX100 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax 645D
LX100 | 645D | |||
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Manual focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 921k | 921k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 has got outside dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Pentax 645D has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax 645D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the LX100 and the 645D.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 and 645D is 83 and 50 respectively.
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 and 645D.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX100 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax 645D will give you greater detail due to its extra 27MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer LX100 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax 645D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | Pentax 645D | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 | Pentax 645D |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Pro DSLR |
Announced | 2014-09-15 | 2010-03-10 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Medium format |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13MP | 40MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4112 x 3088 | 7264 x 5440 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax 645AF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-75mm (3.1x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/1.7-2.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 6 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,764k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/125 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 | - |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 393g (0.87 lb) | 1480g (3.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") | 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 67 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.3 | 24.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 553 | 1262 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 800 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | Two |
Launch pricing | $800 | $4,000 |