Nikon D6 vs Pentax 645D

The following is a extended comparison of the Nikon D6 versus Pentax 645D, both Pro DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the D6 (21MP) and 645D (40MP) and the D6 (Full frame) and 645D (Medium format) boast totally different sensor size.

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The D6 was brought out 10 years after the 645D which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the D6 matches up against the 645D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D6 & Pentax 645D. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D6 Gallery & Pentax 645D Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D6 has outside dimensions of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs) while the Pentax 645D has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the D6 against the 645D.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the D6 and 645D is 50 and 50 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D6 and 645D.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D6 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax 645D will render more detail having its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent D6 will have an edge in sensor tech.