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Olympus E-1 vs Pentax 645Z

Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus E-1 front
 
Pentax 645Z front
Portability
49
Imaging
80
Features
74
Overall
77

Olympus E-1 vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs

Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed November 2003
  • New Model is Olympus E-3
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
  • Earlier Model is Pentax 645D
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Olympus E-1 vs Pentax 645Z Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Olympus E-1 and Pentax 645Z, both Pro DSLR cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and 645Z (Medium format) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-1 was introduced 11 years prior to the 645Z and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large SLR).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-1 scores against the 645Z in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Pentax 645Z

 E-1 645Z 

Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Olympus E-1

 645Z E-1 
ReleasedApril 2014November 2003More recent by 126 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.4")
Screen resolution1037k134kCrisper screen (+903k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Pentax 645Z

 E-1 645Z 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Olympus E-1 vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-1 offers external measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) while 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-1 against the 645Z.

Olympus E-1 vs Pentax 645Z size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-1 and 645Z is 59 and 49 respectively.

Olympus E-1 vs Pentax 645Z top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-1 and 645Z.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-1 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Pentax 645Z will provide you with extra detail using its extra 46MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older E-1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-1 vs Pentax 645Z sensor size comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-1 vs Pentax 645Z Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-1 Portrait photography info
Pentax 645Z Portrait photography info
46
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution (5MP)
88
has manual focus
resolution is fantastic (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-1 Street photography features
Pentax 645Z Street photography features
57
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
weather proof
lighter than others in class (735 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
63
has a tilting screen
large sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
good ISO range (204,800)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (1,550g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-1
Sports photography with Pentax 645Z
40
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
71
resolution is fantastic (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (650 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-1 Travel photography features
Pentax 645Z Travel photography features
47
lighter than others in class (735 grams)
weather proof
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
51
environment proofing
resolution is fantastic (51MP)
terrible battery life (650 shots)
more heavy than others in class (1,550 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-1 Landscape photography advice
Pentax 645Z Landscape photography advice
46
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen is small (1.8")
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (5MP)
no Time Lapse mode
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
resolution is fantastic (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (204,800)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (650 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-1
Vlogging with Pentax 645Z
9
can't shoot video
27
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (1,550 grams)
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Olympus E-1 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-1 and Pentax 645Z
 Olympus E-1Pentax 645Z
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus E-1 Pentax 645Z
Category Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Revealed 2003-11-29 2014-04-15
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - PRIME III
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Medium format
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 51 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Max resolution 2560 x 1920 8256 x 6192
Max native ISO 3200 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 3 27
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Pentax 645AF2
Total lenses 45 6
Focal length multiplier 2.1 0.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 1.8 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 134k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.85x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/125 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 735g (1.62 pounds) 1550g (3.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 650 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Storage slots 1 Two
Retail cost $1,700 $5,024