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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Pentax 645D

Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Pentax 645D Key Specs

Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2007
  • Older Model is Fujifilm S3 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
  • Revealed March 2010
  • Replacement is Pentax 645Z
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Pentax 645D Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Pentax 645D, both Pro DSLR cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and 645D (40MP) and the Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) and 645D (Medium format) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S5 Pro was brought out 3 years prior to the 645D which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S5 Pro scores against the 645D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Pentax 645D

 Fujifilm S5 Pro 645D 

Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 645D Fujifilm S5 Pro 
RevealedMarch 2010July 2007More modern by 32 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Pentax 645D

 Fujifilm S5 Pro 645D 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S5 Pro has external measurements of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Pentax 645D has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S5 Pro and Pentax 645D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S5 Pro versus the 645D.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Pentax 645D size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S5 Pro and 645D is 55 and 50 respectively.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S5 Pro and 645D.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm S5 Pro featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Pentax 645D will provide you with extra detail having its extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S5 Pro will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Pentax 645D sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Portrait photography information
Pentax 645D Portrait photography information
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low MP (6MP)
77
focusing manually
MP count amazing (40MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Street photography information
Pentax 645D Street photography information
54
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (920 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
58
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro as a Sports photography camera
Pentax 645D as a Sports photography camera
47
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
63
MP count amazing (40MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (800 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Travel photography advice
Pentax 645D Travel photography advice
47
lighter than competitors (920g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (6MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
55
weather proof
MP count amazing (40MP)
terrible battery pack (800 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Landscape photography highlights
Pentax 645D Landscape photography highlights
45
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
missing Timelapse mode
72
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count amazing (40 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
no liveview
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (800 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S5 Pro Vlogging advice
Pentax 645D Vlogging advice
9
no video shooting
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S5 Pro and Pentax 645D
 Fujifilm FinePix S5 ProPentax 645D
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro Pentax 645D
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2007-07-05 2010-03-10
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C Medium format
Sensor measurements 23 x 15.5mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 356.5mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 40 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Peak resolution 4256 x 2848 7264 x 5440
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax 645AF2
Amount of lenses 309 6
Crop factor 1.6 0.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.85x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920 gr (2.03 lb) 1480 gr (3.26 lb)
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 Overall rating 65 82
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 24.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 12.6
DXO Low light rating 448 1262
Other
Battery life - 800 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Two
Price at release $548 $4,000