Nikon D3 vs Pentax 645Z
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Nikon D3 vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1300g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
- Released April 2008
- Replacement is Nikon D3S
(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
- Introduced April 2014
- Replaced the Pentax 645D
Photography Glossary Nikon D3 vs Pentax 645Z Overview
The following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon D3 versus Pentax 645Z, both Pro DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the D3 (12MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the D3 (Full frame) and 645Z (Medium format) possess totally different sensor sizing.
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Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the D3 matches up vs the 645Z in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3 & Pentax 645Z. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D3 Gallery & Pentax 645Z Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D3 over the Pentax 645Z
| D3 | 645Z |
|---|
Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Nikon D3
| 645Z | D3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2014 |  | April 2008 | Newer by 72 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 1037k |  | 922k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D3 and Pentax 645Z
| D3 | 645Z | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon D3 vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D3 comes with exterior measurements of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") and a weight of 1300 grams (2.87 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645Z has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") and a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the D3 compared to the 645Z.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3 and 645Z is 50 and 49 respectively.
Nikon D3 vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D3 and 645Z.
Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D3 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Pentax 645Z will provide you with greater detail having its extra 39MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged D3 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon D3 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications
| Nikon D3 | Pentax 645Z | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon D3 | Pentax 645Z |
| Class | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
| Released | 2008-04-18 | 2014-04-15 |
| Physical type | Large SLR | Large SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed | PRIME III |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Medium format |
| Sensor dimensions | 36 x 23.9mm | 44 x 33mm |
| Sensor area | 860.4mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 51MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Maximum resolution | 4256 x 2832 | 8256 x 6192 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 204800 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 51 | 27 |
| Cross type focus points | 15 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Nikon F | Pentax 645AF2 |
| Number of lenses | 309 | 6 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 0.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
| Resolution of display | 922k dots | 1,037k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 98 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.85x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | 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 |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/125s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 1300g (2.87 pounds) | 1550g (3.42 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") | 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 81 | 101 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.5 | 26.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | 14.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | 2290 | 4505 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 4300 images | 650 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) x2 | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots |
| Card slots | 2 | 2 |
| Retail price | $5,450 | $5,024 |