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Nikon D1 vs Pentax 645Z

Portability
51
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Nikon D1 front
 
Pentax 645Z front
Portability
49
Imaging
80
Features
74
Overall
77

Nikon D1 vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs

Nikon D1
(Full Review)
  • 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
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
  • Old Model is Pentax 645D
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D1 over the Pentax 645Z

 D1 645Z 

Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Nikon D1

 645Z D1 
RevealedApril 2014November 2000More modern by 162 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"2"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1037k130kClearer screen (+907k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D1 and Pentax 645Z

 D1 645Z 
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).

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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.

Nikon D1 vs Pentax 645Z size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D1 and 645Z is 51 and 49 respectively.

Nikon D1 vs Pentax 645Z top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon D1 vs Pentax 645Z sensor size comparison

Nikon D1 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D1 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D1 Portrait photography factors
Pentax 645Z Portrait photography factors
50
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (3MP)
88
manual focus
high resolution (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D1 Street photography info
Pentax 645Z Street photography info
48
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
63
screen tilts
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
great high ISO (204,800)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (1,550g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D1 Sports photography factors
Pentax 645Z Sports photography factors
40
max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
71
high resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (650 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D1 Travel photography factors
Pentax 645Z Travel photography factors
28
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
51
environment proof
high resolution (51 megapixels)
terrible battery power (650 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (1,550g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D1 Landscape photography details
Pentax 645Z Landscape photography details
42
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (3 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
high resolution (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (204,800)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (650 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D1 Vlogging advice
Pentax 645Z Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
27
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (1,550 grams)
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Nikon D1 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D1 and Pentax 645Z
 Nikon D1Pentax 645Z
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