Fujifilm S5 Pro vs Pentax 645D

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.

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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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro and Pentax 645D. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S5 Pro Gallery and Pentax 645D Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.