Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax 645D
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
- Announced January 2016
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ100
- Successor is Panasonic ZS200
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- 40MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- No Video
- Pentax 645AF2 Mount
- 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
- Introduced March 2010
- Successor is Pentax 645Z
Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax 645D Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic ZS100 versus Pentax 645D, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and 645D (40MP) and the ZS100 (1") and 645D (Medium format) offer different sensor dimensions.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe ZS100 was unveiled 5 years after the 645D which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.
Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ZS100 scores versus the 645D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax 645D Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 & Pentax 645D. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery & Pentax 645D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Pentax 645D
ZS100 | 645D | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | March 2010 | Newer by 71 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic ZS100
645D | ZS100 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Pentax 645D
ZS100 | 645D | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS100 features outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645D has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") along with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZS100 versus Pentax 645D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the ZS100 versus the 645D.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS100 and 645D is 87 and 50 respectively.
Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS100 and 645D.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS100 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax 645D will give extra detail having an extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger ZS100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax 645D Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Pentax 645D | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Pentax 645D |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ100 | - |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Pro DSLR |
Announced | 2016-01-05 | 2010-03-10 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Prime II |
Sensor type | MOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | Medium format |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 40 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 7264 x 5440 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax 645AF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 6 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.9fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/125 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) | - |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 312 grams (0.69 lb) | 1480 grams (3.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 70 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 24.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | 559 | 1262 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 800 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | Dual |
Retail pricing | $700 | $4,000 |