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Nikon D1X vs Pentax 645Z

Portability
51
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38
Nikon D1X front
 
Pentax 645Z front
Portability
49
Imaging
80
Features
74
Overall
77

Nikon D1X vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs

Nikon D1X
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 800
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Released June 2001
  • Old Model is Nikon D1
  • Renewed by Nikon D2X
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
  • Replaced the Pentax 645D
Photography Glossary

Nikon D1X vs Pentax 645Z Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon D1X vs Pentax 645Z, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the D1X (5MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the D1X (APS-C) and 645Z (Medium format) come with different sensor size.

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The D1X was brought out 13 years earlier than the 645Z which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the D1X matches up vs the 645Z in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D1X over the Pentax 645Z

 D1X 645Z 

Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Nikon D1X

 645Z D1X 
RevealedApril 2014June 2001Newer by 155 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"2"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1037k130kSharper screen (+907k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D1X and Pentax 645Z

 D1X 645Z 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon D1X vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D1X has physical measurements of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) and the Pentax 645Z has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") along with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the D1X versus the 645Z.

Nikon D1X vs Pentax 645Z size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D1X and 645Z is 51 and 49 respectively.

Nikon D1X vs Pentax 645Z top view buttons comparison

Nikon D1X vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D1X and 645Z.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D1X due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax 645Z will give more detail having its extra 46MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged D1X is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon D1X vs Pentax 645Z sensor size comparison

Nikon D1X vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D1X vs Pentax 645Z Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D1X Portrait photography details
Pentax 645Z Portrait photography details
51
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have liveview
resolution not great (5MP)
88
manual focus
great megapixels (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D1X Street photography advice
Pentax 645Z Street photography advice
44
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
max ISO too low (800)
63
has a tilting screen
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
good high ISO (204,800)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (1,550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D1X as a Sports photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Sports photography camera
41
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max fps low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
71
great megapixels (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (650 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D1X Travel photography details
Pentax 645Z Travel photography details
28
missing Time Lapse function
resolution not great (5 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
51
environment proofing
great megapixels (51MP)
low battery pack (650 per charge)
more heavy than average (1,550 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D1X Landscape photography info
Pentax 645Z Landscape photography info
41
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (5MP)
max ISO too low (800)
missing Time Lapse function
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
great megapixels (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (204,800)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (650 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D1X as a Vlogging camera
Pentax 645Z as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
27
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (1,550g)
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Nikon D1X vs Pentax 645Z Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D1X and Pentax 645Z
 Nikon D1XPentax 645Z
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D1X Pentax 645Z
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2001-06-29 2014-04-15
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - PRIME III
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Medium format
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 51 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 1960 8256 x 6192
Maximum native ISO 800 204800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 27
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax 645AF2
Available lenses 309 6
Focal length multiplier 1.5 0.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 130k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.85x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/500 seconds 1/125 seconds
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)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1200 grams (2.65 lb) 1550 grams (3.42 lb)
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 Overall score not tested 101
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 4505
Other
Battery life - 650 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Storage slots Single Dual
Retail cost $5,130 $5,024