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Pentax 645Z vs Pentax P70

Portability
49
Imaging
80
Features
74
Overall
77
Pentax 645Z front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax P70 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
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Replaced the Pentax 645D
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched March 2009
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Pentax 645Z vs Pentax P70 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax 645Z vs Pentax P70, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and P70 (12MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and P70 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The 645Z was introduced 5 years after the P70 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 645Z scores vs the P70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Pentax P70

 645Z P70 
LaunchedApril 2014March 2009More modern by 63 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Pentax 645Z

 P70 645Z 

Common features in the Pentax 645Z and Pentax P70

 645Z P70 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax 645Z has got 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) whilst the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 645Z against the P70.

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 645Z and P70 is 49 and 95 respectively.

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 645Z and P70.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 645Z using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax 645Z will give extra detail using its extra 39 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent 645Z will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax 645Z Portrait photography info
Pentax P70 Portrait photography info
88
has manual focus
high resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
27
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax 645Z
Street photography with Pentax P70
63
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is big (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
very good high ISO (204,800)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (1,550 grams)
47
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax 645Z
Sports photography with Pentax P70
71
high resolution (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (650 per charge)
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax 645Z Travel photography information
Pentax P70 Travel photography information
51
environment proofing
high resolution (51MP)
not so great battery life (650 CIPA)
heavier than competition (1,550g)
display is not selfie friendly
56
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (155 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax 645Z Landscape photography highlights
Pentax P70 Landscape photography highlights
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
high resolution (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (204,800)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (650 CIPA)
32
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax 645Z
Vlogging with Pentax P70
27
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (1,550g)
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than others (155g)
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Pentax 645Z vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax 645Z and Pentax P70
 Pentax 645ZPentax Optio P70
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax 645Z Pentax Optio P70
Category Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-04-15 2009-03-02
Physical type Large SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip PRIME III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Medium format 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 51MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 8256 x 6192 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 204800 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 27 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax 645AF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Total lenses 6 -
Crop factor 0.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.85x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.60 m
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 -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p) 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Two One
Cost at launch $5,024 $200