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Pentax 645Z vs Pentax Q

Portability
49
Imaging
80
Features
74
Overall
77
Pentax 645Z front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
47
Overall
39

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax Q 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
  • Announced April 2014
  • Superseded the Pentax 645D
Pentax Q
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Pentax Q

 645Z Q 
IntroducedApril 2014June 2011More modern by 35 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k460kSharper screen (+577k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Pentax 645Z

 Q 645Z 

Common features in the Pentax 645Z and Pentax Q

 645Z Q 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax Q size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 645Z and Q is 49 and 93 respectively.

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax 645Z vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax 645Z
Portrait photography with Pentax Q
88
has manual focus
fantastic megapixels (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
45
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Pentax 645Z Street photography information
Pentax Q Street photography information
63
has a tilting screen
sensor size is big (Medium format)
supports RAW files
environment proof
good high ISO (204,800)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (1,550g)
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (180g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax 645Z Sports photography info
Pentax Q Sports photography info
71
fantastic megapixels (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (650 shots)
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax 645Z as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q as a Travel photography camera
51
environment proof
fantastic megapixels (51MP)
bad battery pack (650 shots)
more heavy than competition (1,550g)
does not have selfie friendly display
57
lighter than others (180g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (230 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax 645Z Landscape photography information
Pentax Q Landscape photography information
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
fantastic megapixels (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (204,800)
supports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (650 per charge)
51
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (230 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax 645Z Vlogging information
Pentax Q Vlogging information
27
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (1,550g)
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (180 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Pentax 645Z vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax 645Z and Pentax Q
 Pentax 645ZPentax Q
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