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Nikon D2H vs Pentax 645D

Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41
Nikon D2H front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66

Nikon D2H vs Pentax 645D Key Specs

Nikon D2H
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Announced December 2003
  • Replaced the Nikon D1H
  • Refreshed by Nikon D2Hs
Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
  • Released March 2010
  • Refreshed by Pentax 645Z
Photography Glossary

Nikon D2H vs Pentax 645D Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Nikon D2H and Pentax 645D, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the D2H (4MP) and 645D (40MP) and the D2H (APS-C) and 645D (Medium format) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The D2H was announced 7 years before the 645D which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the D2H grades vs the 645D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Pentax 645D

 D2H 645D 

Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Nikon D2H

 645D D2H 
ReleasedMarch 2010December 2003More modern by 75 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k211kCrisper screen (+710k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D2H and Pentax 645D

 D2H 645D 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon D2H vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D2H enjoys exterior measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645D has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D2H and Pentax 645D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the D2H against the 645D.

Nikon D2H vs Pentax 645D size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the D2H and 645D is 51 and 50 respectively.

Nikon D2H vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2H vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D2H and 645D.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D2H using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax 645D will give more detail with its extra 36 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged D2H is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon D2H vs Pentax 645D sensor size comparison

Nikon D2H vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2H vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2H as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax 645D as a Portrait photography camera
49
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (4MP)
77
focusing manually
great sensor resolution (40MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2H Street photography info
Pentax 645D Street photography info
52
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
58
sensor size is large (Medium format)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2H Sports photography details
Pentax 645D Sports photography details
49
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (4 megapixels)
63
great sensor resolution (40MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
low fps (1.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (800 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2H as a Travel photography camera
Pentax 645D as a Travel photography camera
42
weather sealing
sensor resolution low (4 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
55
environment sealing
great sensor resolution (40MP)
not so great battery power (800 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2H Landscape photography details
Pentax 645D Landscape photography details
49
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (4 megapixels)
72
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
great sensor resolution (40 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (800 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2H as a Vlogging camera
Pentax 645D as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D2H vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2H and Pentax 645D
 Nikon D2HPentax 645D
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D2H Pentax 645D
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2003-12-19 2010-03-10
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime II
Sensor type JFET 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 4 megapixel 40 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Maximum resolution 2464 x 1632 7264 x 5440
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax 645AF2
Number of lenses 309 6
Focal length multiplier 1.5 0.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 211 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.85x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1200 gr (2.65 lbs) 1480 gr (3.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 40 82
DXO Color Depth score 18.9 24.6
DXO Dynamic range score 10.0 12.6
DXO Low light score 352 1262
Other
Battery life - 800 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Dual
Launch cost $253 $4,000