Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax 645D
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Released January 2012
(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
- Revealed March 2010
- Successor is Pentax 645Z
Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax 645D Overview
In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax 645D, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SZ7 (14MP) and 645D (40MP) and the SZ7 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) enjoy different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ7 was released 23 months later than the 645D making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SZ7 matches up versus the 645D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax 645D Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 and Pentax 645D. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery and Pentax 645D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Pentax 645D
SZ7 | 645D | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | March 2010 | More recent by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic SZ7
645D | SZ7 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Pentax 645D
SZ7 | 645D | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ7 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Pentax 645D has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") having a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax 645D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ7 vs the 645D.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ7 and 645D is 95 and 50 respectively.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ7 and 645D.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SZ7 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax 645D will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern SZ7 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Pentax 645D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Pentax 645D | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Pentax 645D |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Pro DSLR |
Released | 2012-01-09 | 2010-03-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 14 megapixel | 40 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 7264 x 5440 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax 645AF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 4cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 6 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/125 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lbs) | 1480 gr (3.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 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 | 220 images | 800 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | 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 |
Card slots | Single | 2 |
Launch price | $199 | $4,000 |