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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax 645Z

Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro front
 
Pentax 645Z front
Portability
49
Imaging
81
Features
74
Overall
78

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs

Fujifilm IS Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Revealed July 2007
Pentax 645Z
(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
  • Released April 2014
  • Old Model is Pentax 645D
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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax 645Z Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm IS Pro and Pentax 645Z, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm IS Pro (6MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the Fujifilm IS Pro (APS-C) and 645Z (Medium format) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm IS Pro was announced 7 years before the 645Z which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm IS Pro scores versus the 645Z in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm IS Pro over the Pentax 645Z

 Fujifilm IS Pro 645Z 

Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Fujifilm IS Pro

 645Z Fujifilm IS Pro 
ReleasedApril 2014July 2007More modern by 82 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1037k230kClearer screen (+807k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm IS Pro and Pentax 645Z

 Fujifilm IS Pro 645Z 
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm IS Pro offers physical dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Pentax 645Z has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") and a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm IS Pro and Pentax 645Z in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm IS Pro compared to the 645Z.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax 645Z size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm IS Pro and 645Z is 55 and 49 respectively.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax 645Z top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm IS Pro and 645Z.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm IS Pro having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax 645Z will offer you extra detail with its extra 45 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm IS Pro is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax 645Z sensor size comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax 645Z Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm IS Pro
Portrait photography with Pentax 645Z
51
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (6MP)
88
focusing manually
megapixel count high (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Street photography details
Pentax 645Z Street photography details
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average (920g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
63
tilting screen
big sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
good high ISO (204,800)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (1,550g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Sports photography information
Pentax 645Z Sports photography information
47
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
71
megapixel count high (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (650 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Travel photography info
Pentax 645Z Travel photography info
47
lighter than average (920 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
51
environment proofing
megapixel count high (51MP)
bad battery power (650 shots)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,550g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Landscape photography features
Pentax 645Z Landscape photography features
45
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
megapixel count high (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (204,800)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (650 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm IS Pro Vlogging factors
Pentax 645Z Vlogging factors
9
no video shooting
27
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (1,550g)
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Fujifilm IS Pro vs Pentax 645Z Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm IS Pro and Pentax 645Z
 Fujifilm FinePix IS ProPentax 645Z
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro Pentax 645Z
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2007-07-13 2014-04-15
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - PRIME III
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Medium format
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 356.5mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 51 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Maximum resolution 4256 x 2848 8256 x 6192
Maximum native ISO 3200 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 27
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax 645AF2
Amount of lenses 309 6
Focal length multiplier 1.6 0.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.85x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920 gr (2.03 pounds) 1550 gr (3.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 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 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Storage slots 1 2
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