Canon 1D X vs Pentax 645Z
50 Imaging
64 Features
73 Overall
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49 Imaging
80 Features
74 Overall
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Canon 1D X vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 1340g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
- Announced October 2011
- Previous Model is Canon 1Ds MIII
- Successor is Canon 1D X II
(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
- Introduced April 2014
- Replaced the Pentax 645D
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On this page, we will be matching up the Canon 1D X versus Pentax 645Z, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the 1D X (18MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the 1D X (Full frame) and 645Z (Medium format) provide different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe 1D X was unveiled 3 years before the 645Z which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large SLR).
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1D X scores vs the 645Z in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon 1D X over the Pentax 645Z
| 1D X | 645Z | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1037k | Crisper screen (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Canon 1D X
| 645Z | 1D X | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2014 |  | October 2011 | Newer by 30 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Canon 1D X and Pentax 645Z
| 1D X | 645Z | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3.2" | Equal screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon 1D X vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 1D X has got exterior measurements of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) and the Pentax 645Z has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") having a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 1D X versus Pentax 645Z in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the 1D X compared to the 645Z.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D X and 645Z is 50 and 49 respectively.
Canon 1D X vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The picture below will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D X and 645Z.
Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1D X with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax 645Z will offer more detail having an extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged 1D X is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon 1D X vs Pentax 645Z Specifications
| Canon EOS-1D X | Pentax 645Z | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | Canon EOS-1D X | Pentax 645Z |
| Class | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
| Announced | 2011-10-18 | 2014-04-15 |
| Physical type | Large SLR | Large SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Dual Digic 5+ | PRIME III |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Medium format |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 44 x 33mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 51 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Peak resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 8256 x 6192 |
| Highest native ISO | 51200 | 204800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 204800 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 61 | 27 |
| Cross focus points | 41 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon EF | Pentax 645AF2 |
| Total lenses | 250 | 6 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 0.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 1,037k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | Clear View II TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 98 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.85x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 14.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual | 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 | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/125 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps, 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | none | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 1340g (2.95 pounds) | 1550g (3.42 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") | 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 82 | 101 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.8 | 26.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.8 | 14.7 |
| DXO Low light score | 2786 | 4505 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1120 images | 650 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LP-E4N | D-LI90 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots |
| Card slots | 2 | 2 |
| Price at release | $5,299 | $5,024 |