Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax 645Z
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Announced May 2019
- Superseded the Olympus TG-5
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- 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
- Released April 2014
- Replaced the Pentax 645D
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Here is a thorough assessment of the Olympus TG-6 versus Pentax 645Z, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Pro DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and 645Z (Medium format) use totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-6 was released 5 years later than the 645Z and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TG-6 scores vs the 645Z when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Pentax 645Z. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Pentax 645Z Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Pentax 645Z
| TG-6 | 645Z | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2019 |  | April 2014 | Fresher by 63 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 1037k | Sharper display (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Olympus TG-6
| 645Z | TG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Pentax 645Z
| TG-6 | 645Z | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Pentax 645Z has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-6 versus Pentax 645Z in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-6 compared to the 645Z.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and 645Z is 90 and 49 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and 645Z.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-6 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax 645Z will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 39MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer TG-6 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-6 vs Pentax 645Z Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Pentax 645Z | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Pentax 645Z |
| Category | Waterproof | Pro DSLR |
| Announced | 2019-05-22 | 2014-04-15 |
| Body design | Compact | Large SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VIII | PRIME III |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Medium format |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 44 x 33mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 51 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 8256 x 6192 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 204800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 27 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax 645AF2 |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 6 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 0.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,037k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.85x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 20.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | - | 1/125 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC | 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 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 253g (0.56 lb) | 1550g (3.42 lb) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 340 photos | 650 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | D-LI90 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots |
| Storage slots | One | Two |
| Launch pricing | $449 | $5,024 |
