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Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-50

Portability
49
Imaging
81
Features
74
Overall
78
Pentax 645Z front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-50 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
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Replaced the Pentax 645D
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-30
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Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-50 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-50, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are created by Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and K-50 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The 645Z was revealed 5 months after the K-50 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 645Z scores versus the K-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Pentax K-50

 645Z K-50 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k921kCrisper display (+116k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Pentax 645Z

 K-50 645Z 

Common features in the Pentax 645Z and Pentax K-50

 645Z K-50 
RevealedApril 2014November 2013Similar generation
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax 645Z offers exterior dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 645Z compared to the K-50.

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 645Z and K-50 is 49 and 63 respectively.

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 645Z and K-50.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 645Z with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax 645Z will give you more detail because of its extra 35MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively.

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax 645Z Portrait photography features
Pentax K-50 Portrait photography features
88
focusing manually
excellent sensor resolution (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax 645Z Street photography features
Pentax K-50 Street photography features
63
has a tilting screen
sensor size is large (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
good high ISO (204,800)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (1,550 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,600)
fixed screen
heavier than competition (650g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax 645Z Sports photography features
Pentax K-50 Sports photography features
71
excellent sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (650 shots)
67
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
not so great battery life (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax 645Z Travel photography info
Pentax K-50 Travel photography info
51
environment proofing
excellent sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
bad battery life (650 shots)
heavier than competitors (1,550 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
56
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
heavier than competition (650 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax 645Z Landscape photography info
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography info
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
excellent sensor resolution (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
doesnt have low pass filter
good high ISO (204,800)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (650 CIPA)
74
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax 645Z Vlogging features
Pentax K-50 Vlogging features
27
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (1,550 grams)
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition (650g)
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Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax 645Z and Pentax K-50
 Pentax 645ZPentax K-50
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax 645Z Pentax K-50
Type Pro DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2014-04-15 2013-11-27
Physical type Large SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip PRIME III PRIME M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Peak resolution 8256 x 6192 4928 x 3264
Highest native ISO 204800 51600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 27 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax 645AF2 Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 6 151
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.85x 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 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, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/125 seconds 1/180 seconds
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 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1550 gr (3.42 lbs) 650 gr (1.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 101 79
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 13.0
DXO Low light score 4505 1120
Other
Battery life 650 photos 410 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI90 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual Single
Launch cost $5,024 $610