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Nikon D2H vs Pentax 645Z

Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41
Nikon D2H front
 
Pentax 645Z front
Portability
49
Imaging
80
Features
74
Overall
77

Nikon D2H vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs

Nikon D2H
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Revealed December 2003
  • Old Model is Nikon D1H
  • Newer Model is Nikon D2Hs
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
  • Launched April 2014
  • Succeeded the Pentax 645D
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Nikon D2H vs Pentax 645Z Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon D2H and Pentax 645Z, both Pro DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the D2H (4MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the D2H (APS-C) and 645Z (Medium format) offer totally different sensor size.

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The D2H was revealed 11 years before the 645Z which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the D2H grades against the 645Z for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Pentax 645Z

 D2H 645Z 

Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Nikon D2H

 645Z D2H 
LaunchedApril 2014December 2003Newer by 125 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1037k211kSharper screen (+826k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D2H and Pentax 645Z

 D2H 645Z 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon D2H vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D2H comes with outer dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) while the Pentax 645Z has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") and a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D2H and Pentax 645Z in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the D2H vs the 645Z.

Nikon D2H vs Pentax 645Z size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D2H and 645Z is 51 and 49 respectively.

Nikon D2H vs Pentax 645Z top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2H vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D2H and 645Z.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D2H with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax 645Z will provide greater detail because of its extra 47MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged D2H will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D2H vs Pentax 645Z sensor size comparison

Nikon D2H vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2H as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Portrait photography camera
49
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (4 megapixels)
88
has manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2H Street photography features
Pentax 645Z Street photography features
52
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
63
screen tilts
great sensor size (Medium format)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
very good high ISO (204,800)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (1,550g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2H Sports photography details
Pentax 645Z Sports photography details
49
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution (4 megapixels)
71
amazing sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (650 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2H Travel photography features
Pentax 645Z Travel photography features
42
weather proofing
low resolution (4 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
51
environment proofing
amazing sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
terrible battery (650 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (1,550 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D2H
Landscape photography with Pentax 645Z
49
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution (4MP)
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
amazing sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (204,800)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (650 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2H as a Vlogging camera
Pentax 645Z as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
27
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (1,550g)
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Nikon D2H vs Pentax 645Z Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2H and Pentax 645Z
 Nikon D2HPentax 645Z
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D2H Pentax 645Z
Class Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2003-12-19 2014-04-15
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - PRIME III
Sensor type JFET CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Medium format
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 4MP 51MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Maximum resolution 2464 x 1632 8256 x 6192
Maximum native ISO 1600 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 211k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.85x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 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 file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1200 gr (2.65 lbs) 1550 gr (3.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 40 101
DXO Color Depth score 18.9 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score 10.0 14.7
DXO Low light score 352 4505
Other
Battery life - 650 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Storage slots Single 2
Pricing at launch $253 $5,024