Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-70
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Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-70 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
- Introduced April 2014
- Superseded the Pentax 645D
(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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-70 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax 645Z and Pentax K-70. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax 645Z Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Pentax K-70
645Z | K-70 | |||
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Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 921k | Crisper display (+116k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Pentax 645Z
K-70 | 645Z | |||
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Released | June 2016 | April 2014 | More modern by 26 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Pentax 645Z and Pentax K-70
645Z | K-70 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-70 Specifications
Pentax 645Z | Pentax K-70 | |
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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 |