Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K100D
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Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K100D 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
- Revealed April 2014
- Old Model is Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
- Launched December 2006
- Refreshed by Pentax K100D S
Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K100D Overview
Here is a complete assessment of the Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K100D, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are manufactured by Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and K100D (6MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and K100D (APS-C) enjoy different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 645Z was launched 7 years later than the K100D and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the 645Z matches up against the K100D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K100D Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax 645Z & Pentax K100D. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax 645Z Gallery & Pentax K100D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Pentax K100D
645Z | K100D | |||
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Launched | April 2014 | December 2006 | Fresher by 90 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 210k | Clearer screen (+827k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Pentax 645Z
K100D | 645Z |
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Common features in the Pentax 645Z and Pentax K100D
645Z | K100D | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K100D Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax 645Z has got physical 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 K100D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Check the Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K100D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 645Z vs the K100D.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 645Z and K100D is 49 and 64 respectively.
Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K100D Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 645Z and K100D.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 645Z because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Pentax 645Z will offer more detail utilizing its extra 45MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher 645Z should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K100D Specifications
Pentax 645Z | Pentax K100D | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax 645Z | Pentax K100D |
Class | Pro DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2014-04-15 | 2006-12-03 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | PRIME III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Medium format | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 44 x 33mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 1,452.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 3008 x 2008 |
Maximum native ISO | 204800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 27 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax 645AF2 | Pentax KAF |
Available lenses | 6 | 151 |
Crop factor | 0.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inch | 2.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dots | 210 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.85x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
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 reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/125s | 1/180s |
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) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) | 660 grams (1.46 lbs) |
Dimensions | 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") | 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 101 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 4505 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI90 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | SD/MMC card |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Cost at release | $5,024 | $0 |