Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax 645Z
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
- Introduced January 2013
(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
- Superseded the Pentax 645D
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax 645Z Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Pentax 645Z, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro DSLR by rivals Casio and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the EX-ZR700 (1/2.3") and 645Z (Medium format) boast different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe EX-ZR700 was unveiled 14 months prior to the 645Z which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR700 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX-ZR700 matches up against the 645Z with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax 645Z Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 & Pentax 645Z. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR700 Gallery & Pentax 645Z Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Pentax 645Z
EX-ZR700 | 645Z |
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Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Casio EX-ZR700
645Z | EX-ZR700 | |||
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Introduced | April 2014 | January 2013 | Fresher by 14 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 922k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Pentax 645Z
EX-ZR700 | 645Z | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 provides external dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax 645Z has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-ZR700 versus Pentax 645Z in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR700 versus the 645Z.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and 645Z is 91 and 49 respectively.
Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR700 and 645Z.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-ZR700 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax 645Z will deliver greater detail having an extra 35MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older EX-ZR700 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Pentax 645Z | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Pentax |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 | Pentax 645Z |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-01-29 | 2014-04-15 |
Body design | Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXILIM Engine HS 3 | PRIME III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Medium format |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 51MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 8256 x 6192 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 27 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax 645AF2 |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 6 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.70 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/125s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 222 grams (0.49 lbs) | 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 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 | 470 shots | 650 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-130 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots |
Storage slots | One | Two |
Cost at launch | $370 | $5,024 |