Clicky

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax 645D

Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs

Panasonic LX100
(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
Pentax 645D
(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
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

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 modes

The 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.

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Pentax 645D

 LX100 645D 
IntroducedSeptember 2014March 2010More recent by 55 months

Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic LX100

 645D LX100 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax 645D

 LX100 645D 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution921k921kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax 645D size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 and 645D is 83 and 50 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax 645D as a Portrait photography camera
70
manual focus
good MP (13 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is high (40MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Street photography details
Pentax 645D Street photography details
76
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
58
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax 645D as a Sports photography camera
67
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect autofocus
63
sensor resolution is high (40 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (800 shots)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Travel photography information
Pentax 645D Travel photography information
75
boasts touch focus
good MP (13 megapixels)
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
55
weather proof
sensor resolution is high (40 megapixels)
terrible battery life (800 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Landscape photography info
Pentax 645D Landscape photography info
73
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (13 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is high (40 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (800 per charge)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LX100
Vlogging with Pentax 645D
35
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.7)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
9
no video shooting
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 and Pentax 645D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Pentax 645D
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