Pentax 645D vs Pentax K-1 II

Lets look a little more in depth at the Pentax 645D versus Pentax K-1 II, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both offered by Pentax. The image resolution of the 645D (40MP) and the K-1 II (36MP) is very comparable but the 645D (Medium format) and K-1 II (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The 645D was brought out 9 years prior to the K-1 II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 645D scores versus the K-1 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax 645D and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax 645D Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax 645D features exterior measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") and a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

See the Pentax 645D versus Pentax K-1 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the 645D and the K-1 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 645D and K-1 II is 50 and 55 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 645D and K-1 II.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 645D due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax 645D will show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged 645D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.