Nikon D4 vs Pentax 645Z
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Nikon D4 vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs
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- 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
- Announced April 2014
- Succeeded the Pentax 645D
Nikon D4 vs Pentax 645Z Overview
The following is a extended comparison of the Nikon D4 versus Pentax 645Z, both Pro DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the D4 (16MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the D4 (Full frame) and 645Z (Medium format) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe D4 was brought out 3 years prior to the 645Z which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the D4 matches up against the 645Z when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon D4 vs Pentax 645Z Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D4 & Pentax 645Z. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D4 Gallery & Pentax 645Z Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D4 over the Pentax 645Z
D4 | 645Z |
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Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Nikon D4
645Z | D4 | |||
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Announced | April 2014 | January 2012 | Newer by 27 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 921k | Crisper screen (+116k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon D4 and Pentax 645Z
D4 | 645Z | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3.2" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Nikon D4 vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D4 comes with outside dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) and the Pentax 645Z has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") having a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).
Examine the Nikon D4 versus Pentax 645Z in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the D4 versus the 645Z.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D4 and 645Z is 50 and 49 respectively.
Nikon D4 vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D4 and 645Z.
As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D4 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Pentax 645Z will show extra detail having its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged D4 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Nikon D4 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications
Nikon D4 | Pentax 645Z | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon D4 | Pentax 645Z |
Class | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-01-06 | 2014-04-15 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 3 | PRIME III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Medium format |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 23.9mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor surface area | 860.4mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 51 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 5:4 and 3:2 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4928 x 3280 | 8256 x 6192 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 204800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | 27 |
Cross focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Pentax 645AF2 |
Total lenses | 309 | 6 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD with brightness control | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/125 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1340 gr (2.95 lbs) | 1550 gr (3.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") | 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 89 | 101 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.7 | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.1 | 14.7 |
DXO Low light score | 2965 | 4505 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 2600 pictures | 650 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL18 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | CompactFlash, XQD | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots |
Card slots | Dual | Dual |
Launch cost | $4,500 | $5,024 |