Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-5 IIs
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Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs
(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
- Released April 2014
- Earlier Model is Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-5
Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview
In this article, we are analyzing the Pentax 645Z versus Pentax K-5 IIs, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are manufactured by Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 645Z was brought out 11 months later than the K-5 IIs and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 645Z grades against the K-5 IIs for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax 645Z and Pentax K-5 IIs. The entire galleries are available at Pentax 645Z Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Pentax K-5 IIs
645Z | K-5 IIs | |||
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Revealed | April 2014 | June 2013 | More recent by 11 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 921k | Sharper display (+116k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Pentax 645Z
K-5 IIs | 645Z |
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Common features in the Pentax 645Z and Pentax K-5 IIs
645Z | K-5 IIs | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax 645Z comes with external dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") and a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
Compare the Pentax 645Z versus Pentax K-5 IIs in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the 645Z vs the K-5 IIs.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 645Z and K-5 IIs is 49 and 60 respectively.
Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 645Z and K-5 IIs.
As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 645Z due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax 645Z will provide greater detail having its extra 35 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger 645Z should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
Pentax 645Z | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax 645Z | Pentax K-5 IIs |
Category | Pro DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2014-04-15 | 2013-06-04 |
Body design | Large SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | PRIME III | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 44 x 33mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 1,452.0mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 204800 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 27 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax 645AF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 6 | 151 |
Crop factor | 0.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.85x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
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, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/125s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p) | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1550 grams (3.42 lb) | 760 grams (1.68 lb) |
Dimensions | 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 101 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 26.0 | 23.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.7 | 14.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 4505 | 1208 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 photographs | 980 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Price at launch | $5,024 | $749 |