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Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax 645Z

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Pentax 645Z front
Portability
49
Imaging
81
Features
74
Overall
78

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
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
  • Launched April 2014
  • Previous Model is Pentax 645D
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Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax 645Z Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax 645Z, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro DSLR by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the A3200 IS (14MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the A3200 IS (1/2.3") and 645Z (Medium format) possess different sensor sizes.

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The A3200 IS was manufactured 4 years before the 645Z which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon A3200 IS being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the A3200 IS grades against the 645Z with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Pentax 645Z

 A3200 IS 645Z 

Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Canon A3200 IS

 645Z A3200 IS 
LaunchedApril 2014January 2011Newer by 39 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Pentax 645Z

 A3200 IS 645Z 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Pentax 645Z has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the A3200 IS against the 645Z.

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax 645Z size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and 645Z is 95 and 49 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax 645Z top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3200 IS and 645Z.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The A3200 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Pentax 645Z will produce extra detail due to its extra 37MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged A3200 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax 645Z sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax 645Z Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Portrait photography camera
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
88
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Street photography information
Pentax 645Z Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
screen tilts
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
above average high ISO (204,800)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (1,550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Sports photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
71
megapixel count fantastic (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (650 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography details
Pentax 645Z Travel photography details
72
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
51
environment proofing
megapixel count fantastic (51MP)
bad battery pack (650 shots)
heavier than competition (1,550 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
megapixel count fantastic (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (204,800)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (650 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A3200 IS
Vlogging with Pentax 645Z
34
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
27
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (1,550 grams)
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Canon A3200 IS vs Pentax 645Z Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Pentax 645Z
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISPentax 645Z
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Pentax 645Z
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Launched 2011-01-05 2014-04-15
Physical type Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology PRIME III
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Medium format
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 51 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 8256 x 6192
Max native ISO 1600 204800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 27
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax 645AF2
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Available lenses - 6
Focal length multiplier 5.8 0.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3.2"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.85x
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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 format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149g (0.33 lb) 1550g (3.42 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 - 650 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-8L D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Card slots 1 Dual
Price at release $230 $5,024