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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax 645D

Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
75
Features
52
Overall
65

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax 645D Key Specs

Fujifilm IS Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Introduced July 2007
Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
  • Launched March 2010
  • Replacement is Pentax 645Z
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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax 645D Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm IS Pro and Pentax 645D, both Pro DSLR cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm IS Pro (6MP) and 645D (40MP) and the Fujifilm IS Pro (APS-C) and 645D (Medium format) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm IS Pro was revealed 3 years prior to the 645D which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm IS Pro grades against the 645D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm IS Pro over the Pentax 645D

 Fujifilm IS Pro 645D 

Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Fujifilm IS Pro

 645D Fujifilm IS Pro 
LaunchedMarch 2010July 2007Newer by 32 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm IS Pro and Pentax 645D

 Fujifilm IS Pro 645D 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm IS Pro has outside measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645D has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") along with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm IS Pro and Pentax 645D in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm IS Pro and the 645D.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax 645D size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm IS Pro and 645D is 55 and 50 respectively.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm IS Pro and 645D.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm IS Pro using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax 645D will render greater detail because of its extra 34MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm IS Pro will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax 645D sensor size comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Portrait photography information
Pentax 645D Portrait photography information
51
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
77
has manual focus
high resolution (40 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Street photography information
Pentax 645D Street photography information
54
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (920 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
58
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Sports photography factors
Pentax 645D Sports photography factors
47
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (6 megapixels)
62
high resolution (40MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery (800 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Travel photography factors
Pentax 645D Travel photography factors
47
lighter than others in class (920 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
55
environment proofing
high resolution (40 megapixels)
low battery (800 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm IS Pro
Landscape photography with Pentax 645D
45
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
high resolution (40 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
doesn't have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low battery (800 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Vlogging details
Pentax 645D Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm IS Pro and Pentax 645D
 Fujifilm FinePix IS ProPentax 645D
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Pentax 645D
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2007-07-13 2010-03-10
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C Medium format
Sensor dimensions 23 x 15.5mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 40 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Full resolution 4256 x 2848 7264 x 5440
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax 645AF2
Total lenses 309 6
Focal length multiplier 1.6 0.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.85x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920 gr (2.03 lbs) 1480 gr (3.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 1262
Other
Battery life - 800 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 2
Retail price $0 $4,000