Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax 645D
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
(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
- Launched March 2010
- Replacement is Pentax 645Z
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax 645D Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax 645D, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SZ3 (16MP) and 645D (40MP) and the SZ3 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) boast totally different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SZ3 was revealed 2 years after the 645D which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic SZ3 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the SZ3 scores versus the 645D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax 645D Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 and Pentax 645D. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ3 Gallery and Pentax 645D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Pentax 645D
SZ3 | 645D | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | March 2010 | Newer by 35 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic SZ3
645D | SZ3 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax 645D
SZ3 | 645D | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ3 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax 645D has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic SZ3 and Pentax 645D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ3 versus the 645D.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ3 and 645D is 96 and 50 respectively.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ3 and 645D.
Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ3 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax 645D will show extra detail because of its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more recent SZ3 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic SZ3 vs Pentax 645D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Pentax 645D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | Pentax 645D |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Pro DSLR |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2010-03-10 |
Body design | Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Medium format |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 40MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 7264 x 5440 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax 645AF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 6 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT 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 | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.10 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/125 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 pounds) | 1480g (3.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1262 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 pictures | 800 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | 2 |
Retail cost | $150 | $4,000 |