Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-500
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Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-500 Key Specs
(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
- Replaced the Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Released November 2013
Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-500 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Pentax 645Z and Pentax K-500, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are designed by Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and K-500 (16MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and K-500 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 645Z was brought out 5 months later than the K-500 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 645Z grades versus the K-500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax 645Z and Pentax K-500. The entire galleries are available at Pentax 645Z Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Pentax K-500
645Z | K-500 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 921k | Crisper screen (+116k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Pentax 645Z
K-500 | 645Z |
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Common features in the Pentax 645Z and Pentax K-500
645Z | K-500 | |||
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Released | April 2014 | November 2013 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax 645Z comes with outer measurements 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-500 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Look at the Pentax 645Z and Pentax K-500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 645Z versus the K-500.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 645Z and K-500 is 49 and 64 respectively.
Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 645Z and K-500.
Clearly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 645Z because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax 645Z will offer you extra detail having its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.
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Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-500 Specifications
Pentax 645Z | Pentax K-500 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax 645Z | Pentax K-500 |
Category | Pro DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2014-04-15 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | Large SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 204800 | 51600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 27 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax 645AF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 6 | 151 |
Crop factor | 0.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.85x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/125 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 lbs) | 646 grams (1.42 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 All around rating | 101 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 26.0 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.7 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 4505 | 1087 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 images | 710 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Price at launch | $5,024 | $600 |