Nikon D5 vs Pentax 645Z
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Nikon D5 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
- Superseded the Pentax 645D
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Here is a complete assessment of the Nikon D5 and Pentax 645Z, both Pro DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the D5 (21MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the D5 (Full frame) and 645Z (Medium format) possess different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe D5 was revealed 21 months later than the 645Z which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the D5 matches up against the 645Z in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon D5 over the Pentax 645Z
| D5 | 645Z | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2016 |  | April 2014 | Fresher by 21 months |
| Screen resolution | 2359k |  | 1037k | Sharper screen (+1322k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Nikon D5
| 645Z | D5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Nikon D5 and Pentax 645Z
| D5 | 645Z | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3.2" |  | 3.2" | Identical screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon D5 vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon D5 offers physical measurements of 160mm x 158.5mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) while 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).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the D5 against the 645Z.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D5 and 645Z is 50 and 49 respectively.
Nikon D5 vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D5 and 645Z.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D5 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Pentax 645Z will provide greater detail because of its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher D5 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon D5 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications
| Nikon D5 | Pentax 645Z | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon D5 | Pentax 645Z |
| Category | Pro DSLR | Pro DSLR |
| Launched | 2016-01-05 | 2014-04-15 |
| Body design | Large SLR | Large SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed 5 | PRIME III |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Medium format |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.8 x 23.9mm | 44 x 33mm |
| Sensor surface area | 855.6mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 21MP | 51MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Highest resolution | 5588 x 3712 | 8256 x 6192 |
| Highest native ISO | 102400 | 204800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 3280000 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 153 | 27 |
| Cross type focus points | 99 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon F | Pentax 645AF2 |
| Available lenses | 309 | 6 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 0.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Screen resolution | 2,359k dot | 1,037k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 98 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.72x | 0.85x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 14.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | 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 sync | - | 1/125 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 4K (UHD) 30p/25p/24p, 1080/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p, 720/60p/50p | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Optional | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 1415 grams (3.12 lbs) | 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 160 x 158.5 x 92mm (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 rating | 88 | 101 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 25.1 | 26.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | 14.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | 2434 | 4505 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 3780 pictures | 650 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL18a | D-LI90 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Dual CompactFlash or dual XQD | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
| Cost at launch | $6,500 | $5,024 |