Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax 645Z
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Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
- Released November 2008
- Refreshed by Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 204800
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax 645AF2 Mount
- 1550g - 156 x 117 x 123mm
- Revealed April 2014
- Replaced the Pentax 645D
Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax 645Z Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax 645Z, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the LX3 (10MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the LX3 (1/1.63") and 645Z (Medium format) boast totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe LX3 was brought out 6 years prior to the 645Z and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the LX3 grades against the 645Z in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax 645Z Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 & Pentax 645Z. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LX3 Gallery & Pentax 645Z Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Pentax 645Z
LX3 | 645Z |
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Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Panasonic LX3
645Z | LX3 | |||
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Revealed | April 2014 | November 2008 | More recent by 66 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 460k | Sharper screen (+577k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LX3 and Pentax 645Z
LX3 | 645Z | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX3 offers physical measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Pentax 645Z has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax 645Z in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the LX3 against the 645Z.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the LX3 and 645Z is 91 and 49 respectively.
Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LX3 and 645Z.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX3 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax 645Z will show greater detail having its extra 41MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older LX3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic LX3 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Pentax 645Z | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | Pentax 645Z |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Pro DSLR |
Released | 2008-11-04 | 2014-04-15 |
Body design | Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | PRIME III |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | Medium format |
Sensor dimensions | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor surface area | 44.9mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 51 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 8256 x 6192 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 27 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax 645AF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-60mm (2.5x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 6 |
Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.2" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.30 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/125 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 265g (0.58 lbs) | 1550g (3.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 39 | 101 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.6 | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | 14.7 |
DXO Low light rating | 94 | 4505 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 650 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots |
Storage slots | One | Two |
Launch pricing | $449 | $5,024 |