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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Pentax 645D

Portability
56
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Pentax 645D Key Specs

Fujifilm S1 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 320 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 820g - 148 x 125 x 80mm
  • Revealed August 2000
  • New Model is Fujifilm S2 Pro
Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
  • Introduced March 2010
  • Newer Model is Pentax 645Z
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Pentax 645D Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus Pentax 645D, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and 645D (40MP) and the Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) and 645D (Medium format) use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm S1 Pro was unveiled 10 years before the 645D and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro grades vs the 645D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Pentax 645D

 Fujifilm S1 Pro 645D 

Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 645D Fujifilm S1 Pro 
IntroducedMarch 2010August 2000Fresher by 116 months
Display sizing3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution921k200kSharper display (+721k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Pentax 645D

 Fujifilm S1 Pro 645D 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1 Pro comes with physical measurements of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) and the Pentax 645D has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S1 Pro versus Pentax 645D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro against the 645D.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Pentax 645D size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and 645D is 56 and 50 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and 645D.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S1 Pro having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax 645D will offer extra detail having an extra 37 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1 Pro is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Pentax 645D sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax 645D as a Portrait photography camera
47
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
resolution not great (3MP)
77
manual focus
megapixel count high (40 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
Street photography with Pentax 645D
54
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (820g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
58
big sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
Sports photography with Pentax 645D
36
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
63
megapixel count high (40 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (800 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1 Pro
Travel photography with Pentax 645D
46
lighter than competition in class (820g)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
resolution not great (3 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
55
environment sealing
megapixel count high (40MP)
low battery pack (800 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography factors
Pentax 645D Landscape photography factors
43
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2")
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (3MP)
no Timelapse recording
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count high (40MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (800 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Vlogging info
Pentax 645D Vlogging info
9
lack of video recording
9
lack of video recording
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 Pro and Pentax 645D
 Fujifilm FinePix S1 ProPentax 645D
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Pentax 645D
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2000-08-08 2010-03-10
Physical type 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 3 megapixels 40 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Peak resolution 3040 x 2016 7264 x 5440
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 320 200
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax 645AF2
Total lenses 309 6
Focal length multiplier 1.6 0.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 200 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 90% 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.85x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/125 secs 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 820 grams (1.81 pounds) 1480 grams (3.26 pounds)
Dimensions 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Dual
Launch price $2,000 $4,000