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Canon 1D vs Pentax 645Z

Portability
50
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42
Canon EOS-1D front
 
Pentax 645Z front
Portability
49
Imaging
80
Features
74
Overall
77

Canon 1D vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs

Canon 1D
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-H Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1585g - 156 x 158 x 80mm
  • Introduced December 2001
  • Successor is Canon 1D MII
Pentax 645Z
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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
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Canon 1D vs Pentax 645Z Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon 1D vs Pentax 645Z, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the 1D (4MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the 1D (APS-H) and 645Z (Medium format) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1D was revealed 13 years before the 645Z which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the 1D grades vs the 645Z with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1D over the Pentax 645Z

 1D 645Z 

Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Canon 1D

 645Z 1D 
AnnouncedApril 2014December 2001Newer by 150 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1037k120kSharper display (+917k dot)

Common features in the Canon 1D and Pentax 645Z

 1D 645Z 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon 1D vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 1D offers external measurements of 156mm x 158mm x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 1585 grams (3.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645Z has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") along with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 1D vs Pentax 645Z in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the 1D vs the 645Z.

Canon 1D vs Pentax 645Z size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1D and 645Z is 50 and 49 respectively.

Canon 1D vs Pentax 645Z top view buttons comparison

Canon 1D vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1D and 645Z.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1D having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Pentax 645Z will give you extra detail because of its extra 47MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged 1D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 1D vs Pentax 645Z sensor size comparison

Canon 1D vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1D vs Pentax 645Z Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1D as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Portrait photography camera
51
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution (4 megapixels)
88
manual focus
great sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 1D Street photography info
Pentax 645Z Street photography info
48
decent sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (1,585g)
63
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
good ISO range (204,800)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (1,550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1D Sports photography details
Pentax 645Z Sports photography details
49
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution (4MP)
71
great sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (650 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1D Travel photography features
Pentax 645Z Travel photography features
38
weather sealing
heavier than competitors in class (1,585g)
low resolution (4MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
51
weather sealing
great sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
terrible battery (650 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (1,550g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1D as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
decent sensor size (APS-H)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
small screen (2 inches)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution (4MP)
78
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
great sensor resolution (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
no anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (204,800)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (650 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1D as a Vlogging camera
Pentax 645Z as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
27
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (1,550 grams)
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Canon 1D vs Pentax 645Z Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1D and Pentax 645Z
 Canon EOS-1DPentax 645Z
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS-1D Pentax 645Z
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2001-12-13 2014-04-15
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - PRIME III
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-H Medium format
Sensor measurements 28.7 x 19.1mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 548.2mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 4 megapixel 51 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Maximum resolution 2464 x 1648 8256 x 6192
Maximum native ISO 3200 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 45 27
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Pentax 645AF2
Total lenses 250 6
Crop factor 1.3 0.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 120k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.85x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options External 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 secs 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1585 grams (3.49 pounds) 1550 grams (3.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 156 x 158 x 80mm (6.1" x 6.2" x 3.1") 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 101
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 4505
Other
Battery life - 650 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Storage slots One Dual
Launch pricing $4,899 $5,024