Pentax 645Z vs Samsung EX2F

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax 645Z versus Samsung EX2F, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and EX2F (12MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and EX2F (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizes.

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The 645Z was announced 17 months later than the EX2F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the 645Z scores versus the EX2F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax 645Z & Samsung EX2F. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax 645Z Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax 645Z has external measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung EX2F has proportions of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax 645Z versus Samsung EX2F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 645Z versus the EX2F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 645Z and EX2F is 49 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 645Z and EX2F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 645Z having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax 645Z will resolve greater detail with its extra 39MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent 645Z provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.