Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax 645D
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
- 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
- Announced July 2012
- Later Model is Panasonic LZ30
(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
- Later Model is Pentax 645Z
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Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax 645D, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the LZ20 (16MP) and 645D (40MP) and the LZ20 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) boast different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe LZ20 was revealed 2 years after the 645D which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the LZ20 matches up versus the 645D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax 645D Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 & Pentax 645D. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ20 Gallery & Pentax 645D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Pentax 645D
| LZ20 | 645D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2012 |  | March 2010 | More modern by 29 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic LZ20
| 645D | LZ20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Sharper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax 645D
| LZ20 | 645D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ20 provides exterior measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Pentax 645D has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic LZ20 and Pentax 645D in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the LZ20 vs the 645D.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ20 and 645D is 71 and 50 respectively.
Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ20 and 645D.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LZ20 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax 645D will show greater detail because of its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger LZ20 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Pentax 645D Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Pentax 645D | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | Pentax 645D |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro DSLR |
| Announced | 2012-07-18 | 2010-03-10 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Large SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Prime II |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Medium format |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 44 x 33mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 40 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 7264 x 5440 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax 645AF2 |
| Lens zoom range | 25-525mm (21.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.8 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 6 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 0.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Screen LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.85x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.80 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/125 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 499g (1.10 pounds) | 1480g (3.26 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") | 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 82 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1262 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 photographs | 800 photographs |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
| Storage slots | One | 2 |
| Launch price | $250 | $4,000 |