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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Pentax 645Z

Portability
56
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro front
 
Pentax 645Z front
Portability
49
Imaging
81
Features
74
Overall
78

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Pentax 645Z 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
  • Replacement is Fujifilm S2 Pro
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
  • Succeeded the Pentax 645D
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Pentax 645Z Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Pentax 645Z, both Pro DSLR cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 Pro (3MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the Fujifilm S1 Pro (APS-C) and 645Z (Medium format) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S1 Pro was introduced 14 years earlier than the 645Z and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S1 Pro grades against the 645Z in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 Pro over the Pentax 645Z

 Fujifilm S1 Pro 645Z 

Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Fujifilm S1 Pro

 645Z Fujifilm S1 Pro 
LaunchedApril 2014August 2000More recent by 166 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1037k200kSharper display (+837k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and Pentax 645Z

 Fujifilm S1 Pro 645Z 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 Pro provides external dimensions of 148mm x 125mm x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Pentax 645Z has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and the 645Z.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Pentax 645Z size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 Pro and 645Z is 56 and 49 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Pentax 645Z top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 Pro and 645Z.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm S1 Pro using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax 645Z will result in more detail using its extra 48MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1 Pro will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Pentax 645Z sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (3 megapixels)
88
you can focus manually
MP count great (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro as a Street photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Street photography camera
54
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (820 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
63
screen tilts up and down
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
great ISO range (204,800)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (1,550g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Sports photography information
Pentax 645Z Sports photography information
36
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
71
MP count great (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (650 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Travel photography highlights
Pentax 645Z Travel photography highlights
46
lighter than competition (820g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (3 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
51
environment proofing
MP count great (51 megapixels)
bad battery life (650 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors (1,550g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Landscape photography highlights
Pentax 645Z Landscape photography highlights
43
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2 inch)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (3 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse recording
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
MP count great (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (204,800)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (650 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Pro Vlogging details
Pentax 645Z Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
27
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (1,550 grams)
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Fujifilm S1 Pro vs Pentax 645Z Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 Pro and Pentax 645Z
 Fujifilm FinePix S1 ProPentax 645Z
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Pro Pentax 645Z
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2000-08-08 2014-04-15
Physical type 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 3 megapixel 51 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Peak resolution 3040 x 2016 8256 x 6192
Highest native ISO 1600 204800
Minimum native ISO 320 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 27
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax 645AF2
Amount of lenses 309 6
Focal length multiplier 1.6 0.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 200k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.85x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 15.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Slow Sync 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
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125 secs 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 820 gr (1.81 pounds) 1550 gr (3.42 pounds)
Dimensions 148 x 125 x 80mm (5.8" x 4.9" x 3.1") 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SmartMedia, Compact Flash Type I or II Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Card slots One 2
Launch cost $2,000 $5,024