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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax 645D

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched July 2009
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
  • Announced March 2010
  • Newer Model is Pentax 645Z
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax 645D Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax 645D, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and 645D (40MP) and the Fujifilm Z37 (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Z37 was manufactured 7 months prior to the 645D so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm Z37 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades versus the 645D with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Pentax 645D

 Fujifilm Z37 645D 

Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Fujifilm Z37

 645D Fujifilm Z37 
AnnouncedMarch 2010July 2009Newer by 7 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Pentax 645D

 Fujifilm Z37 645D 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 has got physical measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax 645D has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax 645D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the 645D.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax 645D size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and 645D is 95 and 50 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and 645D.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax 645D will render greater detail due to its extra 30MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax 645D sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography factors
Pentax 645D Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
77
manual focus
MP count excellent (40 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography info
Pentax 645D Street photography info
54
lighter than competition (125g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
58
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography info
Pentax 645D Sports photography info
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
63
MP count excellent (40MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (800 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography advice
Pentax 645D Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
55
environment sealing
MP count excellent (40MP)
not so great battery power (800 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography features
Pentax 645D Landscape photography features
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
72
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count excellent (40 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (800 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z37
Vlogging with Pentax 645D
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
9
no video
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Pentax 645D
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Pentax 645D
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Pentax 645D
Category Small Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Launched 2009-07-22 2010-03-10
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" Medium format
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 40 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 7264 x 5440
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax 645AF2
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Available lenses - 6
Focal length multiplier 5.8 0.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.85x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 640x480 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 1480 grams (3.26 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 800 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Dual
Pricing at launch $130 $4,000