Nikon D1 vs Pentax 645Z
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Nikon D1 vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs
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- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
- Revealed November 2000
- Successor is Nikon D1X
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- 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
- Old Model is Pentax 645D
Nikon D1 vs Pentax 645Z Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Nikon D1 versus Pentax 645Z, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the D1 (3MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the D1 (APS-C) and 645Z (Medium format) offer totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe D1 was released 14 years earlier than the 645Z which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D1 scores versus the 645Z when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon D1 vs Pentax 645Z Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D1 and Pentax 645Z. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D1 Gallery and Pentax 645Z Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D1 over the Pentax 645Z
D1 | 645Z |
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Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Nikon D1
645Z | D1 | |||
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Revealed | April 2014 | November 2000 | More modern by 162 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 2" | Bigger screen (+1.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 130k | Clearer screen (+907k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D1 and Pentax 645Z
D1 | 645Z | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon D1 vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon D1 has got outer dimensions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645Z has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") having a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon D1 versus Pentax 645Z in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the D1 compared to the 645Z.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D1 and 645Z is 51 and 49 respectively.
Nikon D1 vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D1 and 645Z.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D1 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax 645Z will give you more detail as a result of its extra 48 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Nikon D1 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications
Nikon D1 | Pentax 645Z | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon D1 | Pentax 645Z |
Category | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
Revealed | 2000-11-27 | 2014-04-15 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | PRIME III |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Medium format |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.5mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor surface area | 367.4mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 3 megapixels | 51 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 2000 x 1312 | 8256 x 6192 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 27 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | Pentax 645AF2 |
Total lenses | 309 | 6 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2 inch | 3.2 inch |
Display resolution | 130 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | 1/125 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1200g (2.65 lbs) | 1550g (3.42 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") | 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 | - | 650 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots |
Card slots | 1 | Dual |
Cost at launch | $5,130 | $5,024 |