Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax 645Z
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax 645Z 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
- Introduced January 2016
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ100
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS200
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- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 204800
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax 645AF2 Mount
- 1550g - 156 x 117 x 123mm
- Announced April 2014
- Superseded the Pentax 645D
Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax 645Z Overview
Following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax 645Z, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the ZS100 (20MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the ZS100 (1") and 645Z (Medium format) provide different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ZS100 was introduced 21 months after the 645Z which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ZS100 matches up vs the 645Z in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax 645Z Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 and Pentax 645Z. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery and Pentax 645Z Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Pentax 645Z
ZS100 | 645Z | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | April 2014 | More modern by 21 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Crisper screen (+3k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Panasonic ZS100
645Z | ZS100 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS100 and Pentax 645Z
ZS100 | 645Z | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS100 has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Pentax 645Z has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") having a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax 645Z in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS100 vs the 645Z.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS100 and 645Z is 87 and 49 respectively.
Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS100 and 645Z.
All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ZS100 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax 645Z will produce greater detail using its extra 31MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ZS100 should have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS100 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Pentax 645Z | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | Pentax 645Z |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ100 | - |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Pro DSLR |
Introduced | 2016-01-05 | 2014-04-15 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | PRIME III |
Sensor type | MOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Medium format |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 51MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 8256 x 6192 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 204800 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 27 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax 645AF2 |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 6 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,166k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.9 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, contrast-control-sync, high-speed sync, wireless sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/125s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 312g (0.69 lbs) | 1550g (3.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 70 | 101 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | 14.7 |
DXO Low light score | 559 | 4505 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | 650 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots |
Storage slots | 1 | 2 |
Retail cost | $700 | $5,024 |