Pentax 645Z vs Pentax WG-1 GPS
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Pentax 645Z vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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
- Superseded the Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched August 2011
Photography Glossary Pentax 645Z vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview
The following is a extended review of the Pentax 645Z vs Pentax WG-1 GPS, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and both are built by Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and WG-1 GPS (14MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and WG-1 GPS (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 645Z was revealed 2 years after the WG-1 GPS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax WG-1 GPS being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the 645Z matches up against the WG-1 GPS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax 645Z & Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS. The full galleries are available at Pentax 645Z Gallery & Pentax WG-1 GPS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Pentax WG-1 GPS
| 645Z | WG-1 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2014 |  | August 2011 | Newer by 33 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+807k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Pentax 645Z
| WG-1 GPS | 645Z |
|---|
Common features in the Pentax 645Z and Pentax WG-1 GPS
| 645Z | WG-1 GPS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither comes with Touch display |
Pentax 645Z vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax 645Z comes with outer dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") having a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 GPS has dimensions of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Pentax 645Z vs Pentax WG-1 GPS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 645Z and the WG-1 GPS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 645Z and WG-1 GPS is 49 and 93 respectively.
Pentax 645Z vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 645Z and WG-1 GPS.
As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 645Z having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax 645Z will provide extra detail because of its extra 37MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent 645Z will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Pentax 645Z vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications
| Pentax 645Z | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Pentax |
| Model type | Pentax 645Z | Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS |
| Class | Pro DSLR | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2014-04-15 | 2011-08-16 |
| Body design | Large SLR | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
| Full resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 204800 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 27 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Pentax 645AF2 | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
| Amount of lenses | 6 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3.2 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 98% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.85x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.90 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 | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/125 secs | - |
| 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") | 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 | 260 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI90 | D-LI92 |
| 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/SDXC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $5,024 | $350 |