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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax 645D

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs

Panasonic ZS100
(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
Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
  • 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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Pentax 645D

 ZS100 645D 
IntroducedJanuary 2016March 2010Newer by 71 months
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Panasonic ZS100

 645D ZS100 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Pentax 645D

 ZS100 645D 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax 645D size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS100 and 645D is 87 and 50 respectively.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax 645D sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS100
Portrait photography with Pentax 645D
64
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
77
has manual focus
high megapixels (40 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 as a Street photography camera
Pentax 645D as a Street photography camera
78
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (312 grams)
screen is fixed
58
big sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography information
Pentax 645D Sports photography information
67
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes tracking focus
lack of phase detect autofocus
63
high megapixels (40 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no image stabilization
terrible battery (800 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography advice
Pentax 645D Travel photography advice
75
lighter than competition in class (312 grams)
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
environment proof
high megapixels (40 megapixels)
terrible battery (800 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS100
Landscape photography with Pentax 645D
68
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
high megapixels (40 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
terrible battery (800 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS100 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax 645D as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (312 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
9
can't record video
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS100 and Pentax 645D
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100Pentax 645D
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