Pentax 645Z vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
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Pentax 645Z vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
- Revealed April 2014
- Replaced the Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched August 2012
Pentax 645Z vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview
Here is a in-depth overview of the Pentax 645Z versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and Galaxy Camera 4G (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 645Z was released 20 months later than the Galaxy Camera 4G which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 645Z matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 4G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Pentax 645Z vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax 645Z & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax 645Z Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
645Z | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Launched | April 2014 | August 2012 | Fresher by 20 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 0k | Clearer screen (+1037k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Pentax 645Z
Galaxy Camera 4G | 645Z | |||
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Screen size | 4.8" | 3.2" | Bigger screen (+1.6") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax 645Z and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
645Z | Galaxy Camera 4G | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Pentax 645Z vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax 645Z provides outside measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") and a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Check out the Pentax 645Z versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 645Z compared to the Galaxy Camera 4G.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 645Z and Galaxy Camera 4G is 49 and 90 respectively.
Pentax 645Z vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 645Z and Galaxy Camera 4G.
Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 645Z because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Pentax 645Z will provide more detail as a result of its extra 35MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent 645Z is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Pentax 645Z vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications
Pentax 645Z | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax 645Z | Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G |
Category | Pro DSLR | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-04-15 | 2012-08-29 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | PRIME III | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 51 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Highest resolution | 8256 x 6192 | - |
Highest native ISO | 204800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 27 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Pentax 645AF2 | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Number of lenses | 6 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 4.8 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dots | 0k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.85x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | - |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
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 | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum 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 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | none |
GPS | Optional | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1550g (3.42 pounds) | 305g (0.67 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | 2 | 1 |
Launch cost | $5,024 | $550 |