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Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-3 II

Portability
49
Imaging
80
Features
74
Overall
77
Pentax 645Z front
 
Pentax K-3 II front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
84
Overall
73

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-3 II Key Specs

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
  • Launched April 2014
  • Old Model is Pentax 645D
Pentax K-3 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Announced April 2015
  • Superseded the Pentax K-3
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Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-3 II Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax 645Z versus Pentax K-3 II, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both produced by Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and K-3 II (24MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and K-3 II (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The 645Z was unveiled 12 months prior to the K-3 II and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 645Z matches up against the K-3 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Pentax K-3 II

 645Z K-3 II 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Pentax 645Z

 K-3 II 645Z 
AnnouncedApril 2015April 2014Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Pentax 645Z and Pentax K-3 II

 645Z K-3 II 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimension3.2"3.2"Identical display measurement
Display resolution1037k1037kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax 645Z enjoys external measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) while the Pentax K-3 II has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Pentax 645Z versus Pentax K-3 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 645Z versus the K-3 II.

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-3 II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 645Z and K-3 II is 49 and 59 respectively.

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-3 II top view buttons comparison

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 645Z and K-3 II.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 645Z with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax 645Z will offer more detail having an extra 27MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older 645Z is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-3 II sensor size comparison

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax 645Z Portrait photography details
Pentax K-3 II Portrait photography details
88
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
79
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax 645Z Street photography highlights
Pentax K-3 II Street photography highlights
63
has a tilting screen
great sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
very good high ISO (204,800)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (1,550 grams)
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax 645Z
Sports photography with Pentax K-3 II
71
MP count fantastic (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (650 CIPA)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery life (720 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax 645Z
Travel photography with Pentax K-3 II
51
environment sealing
MP count fantastic (51MP)
bad battery power (650 shots)
more heavy than average (1,550g)
display is not selfie friendly
56
weather proofing
megapixel count good (24MP)
low battery life (720 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax 645Z Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-3 II Landscape photography advice
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
MP count fantastic (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (204,800)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (650 shots)
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
low battery life (720 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax 645Z Vlogging information
Pentax K-3 II Vlogging information
27
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (1,550 grams)
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax 645Z and Pentax K-3 II
 Pentax 645ZPentax K-3 II
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax 645Z Pentax K-3 II
Class Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2014-04-15 2015-04-23
Physical type Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by PRIME III Prime III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 6192 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 204800 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 27 27
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax 645AF2 Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 6 151
Crop factor 0.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.85x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 8.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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 (available with dedicated external flash)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125s 1/180s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1550 grams (3.42 lb) 800 grams (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 101 80
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 13.6
DXO Low light score 4505 1106
Other
Battery life 650 images 720 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI90 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two Two
Price at release $5,024 $829