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Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
49
Imaging
81
Features
74
Overall
78
Pentax 645Z front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
79

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

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
  • Launched April 2014
  • Replaced the Pentax 645D
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Older Model is Pentax K-1
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Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Pentax 645Z and Pentax K-1 II, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are produced by Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and K-1 II (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The 645Z was introduced 4 years prior to the K-1 II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 645Z scores against the K-1 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Pentax K-1 II

 645Z K-1 II 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Pentax 645Z

 K-1 II 645Z 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018April 2014Fresher by 46 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Pentax 645Z and Pentax K-1 II

 645Z K-1 II 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution1037k1037kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax 645Z enjoys outside dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") and a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Check the Pentax 645Z and Pentax K-1 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 645Z versus the K-1 II.

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 645Z and K-1 II is 49 and 55 respectively.

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 645Z and K-1 II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 645Z with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax 645Z will produce extra detail using its extra 15 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older 645Z will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax 645Z Portrait photography info
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography info
88
you can focus manually
excellent MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
86
focusing manually
MP count amazing (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax 645Z
Street photography with Pentax K-1 II
63
has a tilting screen
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
very good ISO range (204,800)
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (1,550g)
70
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
above average high ISO (819,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax 645Z Sports photography details
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography details
71
excellent MP (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (650 per charge)
77
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.4 fps)
terrible battery life (670 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax 645Z as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-1 II as a Travel photography camera
51
environment sealing
excellent MP (51 megapixels)
not so great battery power (650 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (1,550g)
display is not selfie friendly
53
environment proofing
MP count amazing (36MP)
terrible battery life (670 shots)
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax 645Z
Landscape photography with Pentax K-1 II
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
excellent MP (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (204,800)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (650 shots)
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (819,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
terrible battery life (670 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax 645Z Vlogging details
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging details
27
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (1,550 grams)
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,010 grams)
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Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax 645Z and Pentax K-1 II
 Pentax 645ZPentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax 645Z Pentax K-1 Mark II
Category Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2014-04-15 2018-02-22
Physical type Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 36MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Peak resolution 8256 x 6192 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 204800 819200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 27 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Pentax 645AF2 Pentax KAF4
Number of lenses 6 151
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.85x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 4.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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 Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, 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
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1550 gr (3.42 pounds) 1010 gr (2.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 101 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 4505 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 pictures 670 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI90 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots Dual Dual
Launch cost $5,024 $1,737