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Nikon D7500 vs Pentax 645D

Portability
60
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76
Nikon D7500 front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax 645D Key Specs

Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Superseded the Nikon D7200
Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
  • Announced March 2010
  • Updated by Pentax 645Z
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Nikon D7500 vs Pentax 645D Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon D7500 and Pentax 645D, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro DSLR by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the D7500 (21MP) and 645D (40MP) and the D7500 (APS-C) and 645D (Medium format) come with totally different sensor size.

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The D7500 was introduced 7 years after the 645D which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D7500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the D7500 matches up against the 645D for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Pentax 645D

 D7500 645D 
AnnouncedApril 2017March 2010Newer by 87 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Nikon D7500

 645D D7500 

Common features in the Nikon D7500 and Pentax 645D

 D7500 645D 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D7500 comes with exterior dimensions of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") and a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645D has dimensions 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the D7500 vs the 645D.

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax 645D size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D7500 and 645D is 60 and 50 respectively.

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D7500 and 645D.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The D7500 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax 645D will result in greater detail using its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern D7500 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax 645D sensor size comparison

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D7500
Portrait photography with Pentax 645D
79
manual focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
77
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (40 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7500 as a Street photography camera
Pentax 645D as a Street photography camera
76
tilting screen
image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
58
sensor size is great (Medium format)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7500 Sports photography details
Pentax 645D Sports photography details
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization
resolution is good (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
63
megapixel count amazing (40 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
weather proofing
has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (800 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7500 Travel photography information
Pentax 645D Travel photography information
70
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
55
weather proofing
megapixel count amazing (40 megapixels)
bad battery (800 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7500 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax 645D as a Landscape photography camera
82
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization
resolution is good (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count amazing (40 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
no low pass filter
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (800 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7500 Vlogging features
Pentax 645D Vlogging features
35
has touchscreen
image stabilization
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
display is not selfie friendly
9
lack of video recording
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Nikon D7500 vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7500 and Pentax 645D
 Nikon D7500Pentax 645D
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D7500 Pentax 645D
Category Advanced DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2017-04-12 2010-03-10
Physical type Mid-size SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 5 Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C Medium format
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 40 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Maximum resolution 5568 x 3712 7264 x 5440
Maximum native ISO 51200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 1640000 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 51 11
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax 645AF2
Available lenses 309 6
Crop factor 1.5 0.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.85x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 720 grams (1.59 lb) 1480 grams (3.26 lb)
Dimensions 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 86 82
DXO Color Depth rating 24.3 24.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.0 12.6
DXO Low light rating 1483 1262
Other
Battery life 950 images 800 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15a D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One Dual
Retail price $1,247 $4,000