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Nikon D6 vs Pentax 645Z

Portability
50
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78
Nikon D6 front
 
Pentax 645Z front
Portability
49
Imaging
80
Features
74
Overall
77

Nikon D6 vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs

Nikon D6
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1270g - 160 x 163 x 92mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon D5
Pentax 645Z
(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
  • Released April 2014
  • Old Model is Pentax 645D
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Nikon D6 vs Pentax 645Z Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon D6 vs Pentax 645Z, both Pro DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the D6 (21MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the D6 (Full frame) and 645Z (Medium format) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The D6 was released 5 years after the 645Z which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the D6 matches up vs the 645Z in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Pentax 645Z

 D6 645Z 
ReleasedFebruary 2020April 2014More modern by 71 months
Screen resolution2359k1037kCrisper screen (+1322k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Nikon D6

 645Z D6 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon D6 and Pentax 645Z

 D6 645Z 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3.2"3.2"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon D6 vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D6 has exterior measurements of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") having a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs) while the Pentax 645Z has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") and a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D6 vs Pentax 645Z in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the D6 and the 645Z.

Nikon D6 vs Pentax 645Z size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D6 and 645Z is 50 and 49 respectively.

Nikon D6 vs Pentax 645Z top view buttons comparison

Nikon D6 vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D6 and 645Z.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The D6 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Pentax 645Z will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer D6 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D6 vs Pentax 645Z sensor size comparison

Nikon D6 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D6 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D6 Portrait photography details
Pentax 645Z Portrait photography details
84
you can focus manually
good resolution (21 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
88
has manual focus
MP count fantastic (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D6 Street photography features
Pentax 645Z Street photography features
62
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
environment proof
good high ISO (102,400)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
63
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
above average ISO range (204,800)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (1,550g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D6
Sports photography with Pentax 645Z
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good resolution (21 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (3,580 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
71
MP count fantastic (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (650 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D6 Travel photography highlights
Pentax 645Z Travel photography highlights
68
better than average battery (3,580 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
good resolution (21 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
51
environment proofing
MP count fantastic (51 megapixels)
bad battery power (650 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (1,550 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D6 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
good resolution (21MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery (3,580 per charge)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
MP count fantastic (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
doesnt have low pass filter
above average ISO range (204,800)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (650 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D6 Vlogging details
Pentax 645Z Vlogging details
30
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
27
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (1,550g)
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Nikon D6 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D6 and Pentax 645Z
 Nikon D6Pentax 645Z
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D6 Pentax 645Z
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Launched 2020-02-11 2014-04-15
Physical type Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 PRIME III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Medium format
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 51MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 5568 x 3712 8256 x 6192
Max native ISO 102400 204800
Max boosted ISO 3280000 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 105 27
Cross focus points 105 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax 645AF2
Number of 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 dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.85x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1270 grams (2.80 lbs) 1550 grams (3.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 160 x 163 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 101
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 4505
Other
Battery life 3580 images 650 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual XQD/CFexpress slots Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Card slots Two Two
Launch cost $6,496 $5,024