Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax 645Z
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Launched July 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
- 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
- Previous Model is Pentax 645D
Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax 645Z Overview
The following is a complete overview of the Panasonic ZS8 versus Pentax 645Z, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ZS8 (14MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the ZS8 (1/2.3") and 645Z (Medium format) come with different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe ZS8 was brought out 3 years earlier than the 645Z which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS8 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.
Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ZS8 scores against the 645Z in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax 645Z Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 and Pentax 645Z. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS8 Gallery and Pentax 645Z Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Pentax 645Z
ZS8 | 645Z |
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Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Panasonic ZS8
645Z | ZS8 | |||
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Announced | April 2014 | July 2011 | Newer by 33 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS8 and Pentax 645Z
ZS8 | 645Z | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS8 comes with physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Pentax 645Z has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") having a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic ZS8 versus Pentax 645Z in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS8 vs the 645Z.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS8 and 645Z is 92 and 49 respectively.
Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS8 and 645Z.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS8 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax 645Z will give you more detail having its extra 37 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged ZS8 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS8 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | Pentax 645Z | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | Pentax 645Z |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ18 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro DSLR |
Launched | 2011-07-19 | 2014-04-15 |
Body design | Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | PRIME III |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Medium format |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 51 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 8256 x 6192 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 27 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax 645AF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 6 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/125 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 210 grams (0.46 lb) | 1550 grams (3.42 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 101 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 4505 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 images | 650 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots |
Storage slots | 1 | Two |
Retail price | $275 | $5,024 |