Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax 645D
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax 645D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Revealed October 2020
- Previous Model is Nikon Z7
(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
- Introduced March 2010
- Newer Model is Pentax 645Z
Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax 645D Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Nikon Z7 II versus Pentax 645D, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro DSLR by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Z7 II (46MP) and the 645D (40MP) is pretty well matched but the Z7 II (Full frame) and 645D (Medium format) provide totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Z7 II was revealed 10 years after the 645D which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.
Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Z7 II grades against the 645D for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax 645D Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Pentax 645D. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Pentax 645D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Pentax 645D
Z7 II | 645D | |||
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Introduced | October 2020 | March 2010 | Newer by 130 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 921k | Clearer screen (+1179k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Nikon Z7 II
645D | Z7 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Pentax 645D
Z7 II | 645D | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II provides outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Pentax 645D has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") along with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).
Compare the Nikon Z7 II versus Pentax 645D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Z7 II versus the 645D.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and 645D is 61 and 50 respectively.
Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and 645D.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon Z7 II will resolve more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax 645D Specifications
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Pentax 645D | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon Z7 Mark II | Pentax 645D |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro DSLR |
Revealed | 2020-10-14 | 2010-03-10 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | Medium format |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46MP | 40MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 7264 x 5440 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 32 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 493 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | Pentax 645AF2 |
Amount of lenses | 15 | 6 |
Crop factor | 1 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 2,100 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 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 | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/125s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 705g (1.55 lbs) | 1480g (3.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1262 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 images | 800 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 2 | 2 |
Launch pricing | $2,997 | $4,000 |