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Fujifilm S9400W vs Pentax 645Z

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Pentax 645Z front
Portability
49
Imaging
81
Features
74
Overall
78

Fujifilm S9400W vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2014
Pentax 645Z
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1550g - 156 x 117 x 123mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Previous Model is Pentax 645D
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Pentax 645Z Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm S9400W versus Pentax 645Z, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the Fujifilm S9400W (1/2.3") and 645Z (Medium format) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm S9400W was revealed 3 months before the 645Z which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up vs the 645Z when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Pentax 645Z

 Fujifilm S9400W 645Z 

Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Fujifilm S9400W

 645Z Fujifilm S9400W 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k460kClearer screen (+577k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Pentax 645Z

 Fujifilm S9400W 645Z 
RevealedJanuary 2014April 2014Similar generation
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9400W vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9400W has got physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Pentax 645Z has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") and a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S9400W versus Pentax 645Z in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W compared to the 645Z.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Pentax 645Z size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9400W and 645Z is 61 and 49 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Pentax 645Z top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9400W and 645Z.

All in all, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm S9400W with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Pentax 645Z will offer more detail because of its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Pentax 645Z sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Pentax 645Z Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography information
Pentax 645Z Portrait photography information
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
88
has manual focus
fantastic megapixels (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography information
Pentax 645Z Street photography information
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (670g)
63
has a tilting screen
sensor size is big (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
great high ISO (204,800)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (1,550g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography advice
Pentax 645Z Sports photography advice
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
71
fantastic megapixels (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (650 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography information
Pentax 645Z Travel photography information
54
good battery pack (500 CIPA)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (670 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
51
weather proof
fantastic megapixels (51 megapixels)
bad battery life (650 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (1,550g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography features
Pentax 645Z Landscape photography features
44
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (500 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3.2 inch)
fantastic megapixels (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (204,800)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery life (650 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Vlogging camera
Pentax 645Z as a Vlogging camera
26
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (670g)
27
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (1,550g)
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Pentax 645Z Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Pentax 645Z
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WPentax 645Z
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Pentax 645Z
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Released 2014-01-06 2014-04-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - PRIME III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Medium format
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 51MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 8256 x 6192
Max native ISO 12800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 27
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax 645AF2
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 6
Crop factor 5.8 0.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.85x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 1550 gr (3.42 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 101
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 4505
Other
Battery life 500 shots 650 shots
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Card slots One Dual
Launch price $330 $5,024