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Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-70

Portability
49
Imaging
80
Features
74
Overall
77
Pentax 645Z front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-70 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
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Superseded the Pentax 645D
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Released June 2016
  • Refreshed by Pentax KF
Photography Glossary

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-70, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both designed by Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and K-70 (24MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and K-70 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 645Z was released 3 years before the K-70 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax K-70 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 645Z matches up versus the K-70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Pentax K-70

 645Z K-70 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k921kCrisper display (+116k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Pentax 645Z

 K-70 645Z 
ReleasedJune 2016April 2014More modern by 26 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Pentax 645Z and Pentax K-70

 645Z K-70 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax 645Z has exterior measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") along with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) while the Pentax K-70 has sizing of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Examine the Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the 645Z compared to the K-70.

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 645Z and K-70 is 49 and 62 respectively.

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 645Z and K-70.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 645Z because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax 645Z will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 645Z is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax 645Z Portrait photography features
Pentax K-70 Portrait photography features
88
has manual focus
resolution is amazing (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax 645Z as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Street photography camera
63
tilting screen
great sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
above average ISO range (204,800)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (1,550 grams)
71
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
good high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than competition (688g)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax 645Z Sports photography info
Pentax K-70 Sports photography info
71
resolution is amazing (51 megapixels)
great sensor size (Medium format)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (650 shots)
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
bad battery (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax 645Z as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Travel photography camera
51
weather proofing
resolution is amazing (51 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (650 per charge)
more heavy than competition (1,550g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
64
environment proof
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
bad battery (410 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (688 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax 645Z Landscape photography details
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography details
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
resolution is amazing (51MP)
great sensor size (Medium format)
no anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (204,800)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (650 per charge)
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
bad battery (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax 645Z Vlogging features
Pentax K-70 Vlogging features
27
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (1,550g)
71
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
more heavy than competition (688 grams)
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Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax 645Z and Pentax K-70
 Pentax 645ZPentax K-70
General Information
Company Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax 645Z Pentax K-70
Category Pro DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2014-04-15 2016-06-08
Body design Large SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip PRIME III PRIME MII
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Maximum resolution 8256 x 6192 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 204800 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 27 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax 645AF2 Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 6 151
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.85x 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
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, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1550g (3.42 lbs) 688g (1.52 lbs)
Physical dimensions 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 410 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Dual Single
Retail price $5,024 $649