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Nikon D2Hs vs Pentax 645Z

Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41
Nikon D2Hs front
 
Pentax 645Z front
Portability
49
Imaging
80
Features
74
Overall
77

Nikon D2Hs vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs

Nikon D2Hs
(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
  • Launched February 2005
  • Previous Model is Nikon D2H
Pentax 645Z
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1550g - 156 x 117 x 123mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Superseded the Pentax 645D
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Nikon D2Hs vs Pentax 645Z Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Nikon D2Hs vs Pentax 645Z, both Pro DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D2Hs (4MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the D2Hs (APS-C) and 645Z (Medium format) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The D2Hs was manufactured 10 years before the 645Z and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D2Hs scores versus the 645Z for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2Hs over the Pentax 645Z

 D2Hs 645Z 

Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Nikon D2Hs

 645Z D2Hs 
AnnouncedApril 2014February 2005More recent by 111 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1037k235kCrisper display (+802k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D2Hs and Pentax 645Z

 D2Hs 645Z 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon D2Hs vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon D2Hs features outside dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) and the Pentax 645Z has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") having a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D2Hs vs Pentax 645Z in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the D2Hs compared to the 645Z.

Nikon D2Hs vs Pentax 645Z size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D2Hs and 645Z is 51 and 49 respectively.

Nikon D2Hs vs Pentax 645Z top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2Hs vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D2Hs and 645Z.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D2Hs because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax 645Z will provide extra detail due to its extra 47MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older D2Hs will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D2Hs vs Pentax 645Z sensor size comparison

Nikon D2Hs vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2Hs vs Pentax 645Z Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2Hs as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Portrait photography camera
49
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
resolution not great (4MP)
88
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2Hs Street photography details
Pentax 645Z Street photography details
52
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
63
has a tilting screen
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
weather proof
very good ISO range (204,800)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (1,550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2Hs Sports photography features
Pentax 645Z Sports photography features
49
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (4 megapixels)
71
megapixel count fantastic (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (650 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2Hs Travel photography factors
Pentax 645Z Travel photography factors
42
weather proof
resolution not great (4MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
weather proof
megapixel count fantastic (51 megapixels)
low battery pack (650 per charge)
heavier than others (1,550g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2Hs Landscape photography information
Pentax 645Z Landscape photography information
49
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
no image stabilization
resolution not great (4MP)
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (204,800)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (650 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2Hs as a Vlogging camera
Pentax 645Z as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
27
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (1,550g)
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Nikon D2Hs vs Pentax 645Z Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2Hs and Pentax 645Z
 Nikon D2HsPentax 645Z
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D2Hs Pentax 645Z
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Launched 2005-02-16 2014-04-15
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - PRIME III
Sensor type JFET CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Medium format
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 4 megapixels 51 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Max resolution 2464 x 1632 8256 x 6192
Max native ISO 1600 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 27
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax 645AF2
Total lenses 309 6
Crop factor 1.5 0.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 235k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.85x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Max 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
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1200g (2.65 lb) 1550g (3.42 lb)
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 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 pictures
Battery form - 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 1 2
Launch price $5,000 $5,024