Nikon D1 vs Pentax 645D

Let's look more in depth at the Nikon D1 versus Pentax 645D, both Pro DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the D1 (3MP) and 645D (40MP) and the D1 (APS-C) and 645D (Medium format) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The D1 was brought out 10 years earlier than the 645D which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the D1 scores vs the 645D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D1 & Pentax 645D. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D1 Gallery & Pentax 645D Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D1 enjoys outer measurements of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) while the Pentax 645D has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") having a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the D1 and the 645D.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D1 and 645D is 51 and 50 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the D1 and 645D.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D1 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Pentax 645D will produce more detail having its extra 37MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.