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Fujifilm S8400W vs Pentax 645D

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66

Fujifilm S8400W vs Pentax 645D Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released March 2013
Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
  • Launched March 2010
  • Newer Model is Pentax 645Z
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Pentax 645D Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm S8400W and Pentax 645D, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and 645D (40MP) and the Fujifilm S8400W (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm S8400W was manufactured 3 years later than the 645D and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores vs the 645D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Pentax 645D

 Fujifilm S8400W 645D 
LaunchedMarch 2013March 2010Fresher by 37 months

Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Fujifilm S8400W

 645D Fujifilm S8400W 
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Pentax 645D

 Fujifilm S8400W 645D 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S8400W vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8400W comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645D has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") along with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S8400W and Pentax 645D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W vs the 645D.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Pentax 645D size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and 645D is 61 and 50 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and 645D.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm S8400W because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Pentax 645D will deliver more detail due to its extra 24MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8400W is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Pentax 645D sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography info
Pentax 645D Portrait photography info
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
has manual focus
great megapixels (40MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography information
Pentax 645D Street photography information
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (670g)
58
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Sports photography with Pentax 645D
53
long zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
63
great megapixels (40 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (800 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Travel photography camera
Pentax 645D as a Travel photography camera
52
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1056mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (670g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
55
weather sealing
great megapixels (40MP)
terrible battery life (800 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax 645D as a Landscape photography camera
47
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3")
great megapixels (40 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (800 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging advice
Pentax 645D Vlogging advice
24
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no microphone port
more heavy than others in class (670g)
9
no video shooting
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Pentax 645D
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WPentax 645D
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Pentax 645D
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Released 2013-03-22 2010-03-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" Medium format
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 40 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 7264 x 5440
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 64 200
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax 645AF2
Lens focal range 24-1056mm (44.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 6
Crop factor 5.8 0.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.85x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 1480 gr (3.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 1262
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 800 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI90
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 Two
Price at release $300 $4,000