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Pentax 645D vs Pentax 645Z

Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66
Pentax 645D front
 
Pentax 645Z front
Portability
49
Imaging
81
Features
74
Overall
78

Pentax 645D vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs

Pentax 645D
(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
  • Launched March 2010
  • Updated by Pentax 645Z
Pentax 645Z
(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
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Older Model is Pentax 645D
Photography Glossary

Pentax 645D vs Pentax 645Z Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Pentax 645D and Pentax 645Z, both Pro DSLR cameras and they are both produced by Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the 645D (40MP) and 645Z (51MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (Medium format).

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The 645D was introduced 5 years earlier than the 645Z and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large SLR).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 645D matches up against the 645Z with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Pentax 645Z

 645D 645Z 

Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Pentax 645D

 645Z 645D 
IntroducedApril 2014March 2010Fresher by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k921kClearer display (+116k dot)

Common features in the Pentax 645D and Pentax 645Z

 645D 645Z 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Pentax 645D vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax 645D has got external dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs) and the Pentax 645Z has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") along with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 645D versus the 645Z.

Pentax 645D vs Pentax 645Z size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 645D and 645Z is 50 and 49 respectively.

Pentax 645D vs Pentax 645Z top view buttons comparison

Pentax 645D vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 645D and 645Z.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax 645Z to provide greater detail using its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older 645D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax 645D vs Pentax 645Z sensor size comparison

Pentax 645D vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax 645D vs Pentax 645Z Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax 645D Portrait photography details
Pentax 645Z Portrait photography details
77
has manual focus
MP count high (40MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW files
no liveview
88
manual focus
great MP (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax 645D Street photography features
Pentax 645Z Street photography features
58
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
no image stabilization
63
has a tilting screen
sensor size is large (Medium format)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
very good ISO range (204,800)
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (1,550g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax 645D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Sports photography camera
63
MP count high (40MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no liveview
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery power (800 CIPA)
71
great MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (650 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax 645D as a Travel photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Travel photography camera
55
weather proof
MP count high (40MP)
low battery power (800 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
51
weather proofing
great MP (51MP)
terrible battery power (650 shots)
more heavy than others in class (1,550 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax 645D Landscape photography factors
Pentax 645Z Landscape photography factors
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count high (40MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
no liveview
no image stabilization
low battery power (800 per charge)
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
great MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (204,800)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (650 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax 645D Vlogging info
Pentax 645Z Vlogging info
9
can't record video
27
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (1,550 grams)
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Pentax 645D vs Pentax 645Z Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax 645D and Pentax 645Z
 Pentax 645DPentax 645Z
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax 645D Pentax 645Z
Type Pro DSLR Pro DSLR
Launched 2010-03-10 2014-04-15
Body design Large SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime II PRIME III
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Medium format
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 40MP 51MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest resolution 7264 x 5440 8256 x 6192
Highest native ISO 1600 204800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 27
Lens
Lens mount Pentax 645AF2 Pentax 645AF2
Total lenses 6 6
Crop factor 0.8 0.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.85x 0.85x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain 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
Highest flash sync 1/125 secs 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1480g (3.26 lbs) 1550g (3.42 lbs)
Dimensions 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 82 101
DXO Color Depth score 24.6 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 14.7
DXO Low light score 1262 4505
Other
Battery life 800 images 650 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI90 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Storage slots Two Two
Cost at launch $4,000 $5,024