Pentax 645Z vs Pentax Q
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Pentax 645Z vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(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
- Announced April 2014
- Superseded the Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Introduced June 2011
- Later Model is Pentax Q10
Pentax 645Z vs Pentax Q Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Pentax 645Z and Pentax Q, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and Q (12MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and Q (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 645Z was unveiled 2 years after the Q which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the 645Z matches up against the Q in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax 645Z vs Pentax Q Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax 645Z & Pentax Q. The full galleries are available at Pentax 645Z Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Pentax Q
645Z | Q | |||
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Introduced | April 2014 | June 2011 | More modern by 35 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 460k | Sharper screen (+577k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Pentax 645Z
Q | 645Z |
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Common features in the Pentax 645Z and Pentax Q
645Z | Q | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Pentax 645Z vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax 645Z has exterior measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) and the Pentax Q has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax 645Z and Pentax Q in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 645Z compared to the Q.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 645Z and Q is 49 and 93 respectively.
Pentax 645Z vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 645Z and Q.
Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 645Z with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Pentax 645Z will resolve extra detail having an extra 39 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer 645Z should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax 645Z vs Pentax Q Specifications
Pentax 645Z | Pentax Q | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax 645Z | Pentax Q |
Class | Pro DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2014-04-15 | 2011-06-23 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | PRIME III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 51MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 204800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 27 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax 645AF2 | Pentax Q |
Total lenses | 6 | 8 |
Crop factor | 0.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.85x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.60 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, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/125s | 1/2000s |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1550 grams (3.42 lb) | 180 grams (0.40 lb) |
Dimensions | 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 101 | 47 |
DXO Color Depth score | 26.0 | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.7 | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | 4505 | 189 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 650 shots | 230 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI90 | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 2 | Single |
Launch pricing | $5,024 | $695 |