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Fujifilm X100F vs Pentax 645Z

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
69
Overall
68
Fujifilm X100F front
 
Pentax 645Z front
Portability
49
Imaging
81
Features
74
Overall
78

Fujifilm X100F vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs

Fujifilm X100F
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 469g - 127 x 75 x 52mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X100T
  • Updated by Fujifilm X100V
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
  • Launched April 2014
  • Superseded the Pentax 645D
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Fujifilm X100F vs Pentax 645Z Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm X100F vs Pentax 645Z, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X100F (24MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the Fujifilm X100F (APS-C) and 645Z (Medium format) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X100F was manufactured 2 years after the 645Z which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X100F being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X100F scores versus the 645Z for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100F over the Pentax 645Z

 Fujifilm X100F 645Z 
LaunchedJanuary 2017April 2014Newer by 34 months
Screen resolution1040k1037kCrisper screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Fujifilm X100F

 645Z Fujifilm X100F 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X100F and Pentax 645Z

 Fujifilm X100F 645Z 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X100F vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X100F comes with external measurements of 127mm x 75mm x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") along with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645Z has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") along with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X100F vs Pentax 645Z in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X100F against the 645Z.

Fujifilm X100F vs Pentax 645Z size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100F and 645Z is 79 and 49 respectively.

Fujifilm X100F vs Pentax 645Z top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100F and 645Z.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X100F due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Pentax 645Z will offer you greater detail due to its extra 27MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X100F will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100F vs Pentax 645Z sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100F vs Pentax 645Z Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X100F
Portrait photography with Pentax 645Z
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
88
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Street photography details
Pentax 645Z Street photography details
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
63
has a tilting screen
sensor size is big (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
great high ISO (204,800)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (1,550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Sports photography features
Pentax 645Z Sports photography features
69
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery life (390 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
71
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery (650 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Travel photography factors
Pentax 645Z Travel photography factors
77
good battery life (390 shots)
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
51
weather proof
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
bad battery (650 shots)
more heavy than competitors (1,550g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Landscape photography factors
Pentax 645Z Landscape photography factors
71
has manual focus
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
good battery life (390 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count great (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (204,800)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
no image stabilization
bad battery (650 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X100F
Vlogging with Pentax 645Z
35
very good max aperture (f2.0)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
27
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (1,550 grams)
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Fujifilm X100F vs Pentax 645Z Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100F and Pentax 645Z
 Fujifilm X100FPentax 645Z
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm X100F Pentax 645Z
Class Large Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Introduced 2017-01-18 2014-04-15
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro PRIME III
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Medium format
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 51MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 8256 x 6192
Highest native ISO 12800 204800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 325 27
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax 645AF2
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0 -
Total lenses - 6
Crop factor 1.5 0.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.85x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 469g (1.03 lb) 1550g (3.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 75 x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 101
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 4505
Other
Battery life 390 photographs 650 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Card slots Single Two
Pricing at launch $1,300 $5,024