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Nikon D4s vs Pentax 645Z

Portability
50
Imaging
63
Features
84
Overall
71
Nikon D4s front
 
Pentax 645Z front
Portability
49
Imaging
80
Features
74
Overall
77

Nikon D4s vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs

Nikon D4s
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1350g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon D4
  • Successor is Nikon D5
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
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Earlier Model is Pentax 645D
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Nikon D4s vs Pentax 645Z Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon D4s vs Pentax 645Z, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the D4s (16MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the D4s (Full frame) and 645Z (Medium format) feature totally different sensor size.

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The D4s was released very close to the 645Z so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D4s matches up against the 645Z in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D4s over the Pentax 645Z

 D4s 645Z 

Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Nikon D4s

 645Z D4s 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k921kCrisper display (+116k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D4s and Pentax 645Z

 D4s 645Z 
RevealedFebruary 2014April 2014Similar generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Nikon D4s vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D4s has external dimensions of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 1350 grams (2.98 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the D4s compared to the 645Z.

Nikon D4s vs Pentax 645Z size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D4s and 645Z is 50 and 49 respectively.

Nikon D4s vs Pentax 645Z top view buttons comparison

Nikon D4s vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D4s and 645Z.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D4s featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Pentax 645Z will give more detail as a result of its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.

Nikon D4s vs Pentax 645Z sensor size comparison

Nikon D4s vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D4s vs Pentax 645Z Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D4s
Portrait photography with Pentax 645Z
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
88
manual focus
megapixel count high (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D4s
Street photography with Pentax 645Z
58
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
63
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
very good high ISO (204,800)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (1,550g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D4s Sports photography details
Pentax 645Z Sports photography details
75
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery power (3,020 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
71
megapixel count high (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (650 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D4s Travel photography highlights
Pentax 645Z Travel photography highlights
62
great battery power (3,020 shots)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
51
weather sealing
megapixel count high (51MP)
low battery pack (650 shots)
heavier than average in class (1,550g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D4s Landscape photography info
Pentax 645Z Landscape photography info
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery power (3,020 per charge)
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
78
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
megapixel count high (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (204,800)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (650 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D4s
Vlogging with Pentax 645Z
28
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
27
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (1,550g)
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Nikon D4s vs Pentax 645Z Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D4s and Pentax 645Z
 Nikon D4sPentax 645Z
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D4s Pentax 645Z
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Introduced 2014-02-24 2014-04-15
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 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 16 megapixel 51 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3280 8256 x 6192
Maximum native ISO 25600 204800
Maximum enhanced ISO 409600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 51 27
Cross focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax 645AF2
Total lenses 309 6
Crop factor 1 0.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.85x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto FP high-speed sync, front-curtain, rear-curtain, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off 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
Max flash sync 1/250s 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1350 gr (2.98 pounds) 1550 gr (3.42 pounds)
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 Overall score 89 101
DXO Color Depth score 24.4 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 14.7
DXO Low light score 3074 4505
Other
Battery life 3020 pictures 650 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL18a 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 feature
Storage media CompactFlash, XQD Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Storage slots 2 2
Cost at release $6,498 $5,024