Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax 645D
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax 645D Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Introduced December 2012
(Full Review)
- 40MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax 645D Overview
The following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax 645D, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and 645D (40MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and 645D (Medium format) have different sensor measurements.

The XZ-2 iHS was released 2 years after the 645D which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the XZ-2 iHS scores against the 645D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax 645D Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Pentax 645D. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Pentax 645D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Pentax 645D
XZ-2 iHS | 645D | |||
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Announced | December 2012 | ![]() | March 2010 | Newer by 34 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
645D | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Pentax 645D
XZ-2 iHS | 645D | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Pentax 645D has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).
Look at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax 645D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the XZ-2 iHS against the 645D.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-2 iHS and 645D is 85 and 50 respectively.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-2 iHS and 645D.
Clearly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-2 iHS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Pentax 645D will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 28MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern XZ-2 iHS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax 645D Specifications
Olympus XZ-2 iHS | Pentax 645D | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | Pentax 645D |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Pro DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-12-18 | 2010-03-10 |
Body design | Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | Medium format |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 44 x 33mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 1,452.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 40 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 7264 x 5440 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax 645AF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 6 |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 0.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.85x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.60 m (ISO 800) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/125 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 346 gr (0.76 lbs) | 1480 gr (3.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 49 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | 24.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 216 | 1262 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 pictures | 800 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-90B | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | Dual |
Pricing at launch | $450 | $4,000 |