Nikon Z5 vs Pentax 645Z
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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Revealed July 2020
(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
- Announced April 2014
- Earlier Model is Pentax 645D
Nikon Z5 vs Pentax 645Z Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon Z5 and Pentax 645Z, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro DSLR by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and 645Z (Medium format) enjoy totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Z5 was revealed 6 years later than the 645Z and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Z5 grades against the 645Z with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon Z5 vs Pentax 645Z Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 & Pentax 645Z. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Pentax 645Z Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Pentax 645Z
Z5 | 645Z | |||
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Announced | July 2020 | April 2014 | More recent by 77 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Crisper display (+3k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Nikon Z5
645Z | Z5 |
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Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Pentax 645Z
Z5 | 645Z | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3.2" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon Z5 vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 has outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Pentax 645Z has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") having a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).
Check out the Nikon Z5 and Pentax 645Z in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z5 versus the 645Z.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and 645Z is 62 and 49 respectively.
Nikon Z5 vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z5 and 645Z.
As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z5 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax 645Z will offer more detail because of its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger Z5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications
Nikon Z5 | Pentax 645Z | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon Z5 | Pentax 645Z |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro DSLR |
Revealed | 2020-07-20 | 2014-04-15 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 6 | PRIME III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Medium format |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 51MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 6016 x 4016 | 8256 x 6192 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 204800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 273 | 27 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Pentax 645AF2 |
Amount of lenses | 15 | 6 |
Crop factor | 1 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.5fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200s | 1/125s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 675g (1.49 pounds) | 1550g (3.42 pounds) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 101 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 4505 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 images | 650 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL15c | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots |
Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
Price at launch | $1,399 | $5,024 |