Panasonic LX100 vs Pentax 645Z

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic LX100 and Pentax 645Z, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the LX100 (13MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the LX100 (Four Thirds) and 645Z (Medium format) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 was launched 6 months later than the 645Z so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the LX100 grades vs the 645Z with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 & Pentax 645Z. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 Gallery & Pentax 645Z Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 offers exterior measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Pentax 645Z has sizing 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 ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the LX100 vs the 645Z.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 and 645Z is 83 and 49 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 and 645Z.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX100 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax 645Z will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 38 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively.