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Pentax 645Z vs Pentax WG-2

Portability
49
Imaging
80
Features
74
Overall
77
Pentax 645Z front
 
Pentax Optio WG-2 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax WG-2 Key Specs

Pentax 645Z
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1550g - 156 x 117 x 123mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Earlier Model is Pentax 645D
Pentax WG-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 192g - 122 x 61 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Pentax 645Z vs Pentax WG-2 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Pentax 645Z versus Pentax WG-2, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and both are built by Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and WG-2 (16MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and WG-2 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The 645Z was released 2 years after the WG-2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax WG-2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 645Z scores against the WG-2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Pentax WG-2

 645Z WG-2 
LaunchedApril 2014February 2012Newer by 27 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-2 over the Pentax 645Z

 WG-2 645Z 

Common features in the Pentax 645Z and Pentax WG-2

 645Z WG-2 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax WG-2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax 645Z provides outer 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 WG-2 has sizing of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Pentax 645Z versus Pentax WG-2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the 645Z against the WG-2.

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax WG-2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 645Z and WG-2 is 49 and 91 respectively.

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax WG-2 top view buttons comparison

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax WG-2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 645Z and WG-2.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 645Z because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax 645Z will show more detail as a result of its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher 645Z should have an edge in sensor technology.

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax WG-2 sensor size comparison

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax WG-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax 645Z Portrait photography details
Pentax WG-2 Portrait photography details
88
manual focus
high megapixels (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
40
focusing manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax 645Z Street photography factors
Pentax WG-2 Street photography factors
63
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
very good high ISO (204,800)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (1,550 grams)
54
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax 645Z Sports photography highlights
Pentax WG-2 Sports photography highlights
71
high megapixels (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (650 CIPA)
38
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax 645Z Travel photography details
Pentax WG-2 Travel photography details
51
environment proof
high megapixels (51 megapixels)
terrible battery power (650 CIPA)
heavier than average (1,550g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
70
weather sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax 645Z Landscape photography advice
Pentax WG-2 Landscape photography advice
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
high megapixels (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (204,800)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (650 per charge)
47
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax 645Z as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-2 as a Vlogging camera
27
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average (1,550g)
30
pretty wide (28mm)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone support
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Pentax 645Z vs Pentax WG-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax 645Z and Pentax WG-2
 Pentax 645ZPentax Optio WG-2
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax 645Z Pentax Optio WG-2
Class Pro DSLR Waterproof
Introduced 2014-04-15 2012-02-07
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor PRIME III -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 6192 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 204800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 27 9
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax 645AF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 6 -
Crop factor 0.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.85x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.40 m
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, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 1550g (3.42 pounds) 192g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") 122 x 61 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI90 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Two Single
Launch price $5,024 $350