Canon 1D C vs Pentax 645D

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon 1D C vs Pentax 645D, both Pro DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1D C (18MP) and 645D (40MP) and the 1D C (Full frame) and 645D (Medium format) offer different sensor sizes.

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The 1D C was launched 2 years after the 645D which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 1D C grades vs the 645D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS-1D C and Pentax 645D. The complete galleries are available at Canon 1D C Gallery and Pentax 645D Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 1D C comes with exterior measurements of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") along with a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) while the Pentax 645D has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") having a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 1D C versus the 645D.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1D C and 645D is 50 and 50 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D C and 645D.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1D C featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax 645D will result in more detail utilizing its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 1D C should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.