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Nikon D1H vs Pentax 645D

Portability
51
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Nikon D1H front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
75
Features
52
Overall
65

Nikon D1H vs Pentax 645D Key Specs

Nikon D1H
(Full Review)
  • 3MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Revealed September 2001
  • Successor is Nikon D2H
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
  • Launched March 2010
  • Renewed by Pentax 645Z
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Nikon D1H vs Pentax 645D Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon D1H versus Pentax 645D, both Pro DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the D1H (3MP) and 645D (40MP) and the D1H (APS-C) and 645D (Medium format) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The D1H was launched 9 years prior to the 645D which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the D1H scores versus the 645D for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D1H over the Pentax 645D

 D1H 645D 

Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Nikon D1H

 645D D1H 
LaunchedMarch 2010September 2001Newer by 103 months
Display sizing3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution921k130kCrisper display (+791k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D1H and Pentax 645D

 D1H 645D 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon D1H vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D1H has got outside measurements of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645D has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") along with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the D1H against the 645D.

Nikon D1H vs Pentax 645D size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the D1H and 645D is 51 and 50 respectively.

Nikon D1H vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

Nikon D1H vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D1H and 645D.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D1H featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax 645D will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 37 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged D1H will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D1H vs Pentax 645D sensor size comparison

Nikon D1H vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D1H vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D1H Portrait photography features
Pentax 645D Portrait photography features
50
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/500s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (3MP)
77
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (40MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D1H
Street photography with Pentax 645D
48
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
58
sensor size is great (Medium format)
supports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D1H Sports photography highlights
Pentax 645D Sports photography highlights
40
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3MP)
62
excellent megapixels (40 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (800 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D1H Travel photography details
Pentax 645D Travel photography details
28
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (3MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
55
weather proof
excellent megapixels (40 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (800 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D1H Landscape photography features
Pentax 645D Landscape photography features
42
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2 inch)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (3 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
excellent megapixels (40 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (800 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D1H
Vlogging with Pentax 645D
9
can't record video
9
no video
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Nikon D1H vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D1H and Pentax 645D
 Nikon D1HPentax 645D
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D1H Pentax 645D
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2001-09-19 2010-03-10
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime II
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 40 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Peak resolution 2000 x 1312 7264 x 5440
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax 645AF2
Total lenses 309 6
Crop factor 1.5 0.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 130k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.85x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/16000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500s 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1200g (2.65 lb) 1480g (3.26 lb)
Dimensions 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 type - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 Dual
Price at release $5,130 $4,000