Canon 1D C vs Pentax 645Z

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon 1D C versus Pentax 645Z, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 1D C (18MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the 1D C (Full frame) and 645Z (Medium format) boast different sensor sizing.

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The 1D C was manufactured 24 months earlier than the 645Z which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 1D C scores against the 645Z for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS-1D C & Pentax 645Z. The entire galleries are available at Canon 1D C Gallery & Pentax 645Z Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 1D C has external dimensions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs) while the Pentax 645Z has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") along with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 1D C versus Pentax 645Z in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1D C compared to the 645Z.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1D C and 645Z is 50 and 49 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 1D C and 645Z.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1D C due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax 645Z will deliver more detail due to its extra 33MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 1D C is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.