Pentax 645Z vs Samsung MV800
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79 Features
74 Overall
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97 Imaging
38 Features
43 Overall
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Pentax 645Z vs Samsung MV800 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
- Introduced April 2014
- Replaced the Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 121g - 92 x 56 x 10mm
- Announced September 2011

Pentax 645Z vs Samsung MV800 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Pentax 645Z and Samsung MV800, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and MV800 (16MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and MV800 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

The 645Z was released 2 years later than the MV800 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung MV800 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 645Z scores vs the MV800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Pentax 645Z vs Samsung MV800 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax 645Z & Samsung MV800. The complete galleries are available at Pentax 645Z Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Samsung MV800
645Z | MV800 | |||
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Announced | April 2014 | ![]() | September 2011 | More recent by 32 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+577k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Pentax 645Z
MV800 | 645Z | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax 645Z and Samsung MV800
645Z | MV800 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Pentax 645Z vs Samsung MV800 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax 645Z provides exterior 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) whilst the Samsung MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Pentax 645Z and Samsung MV800 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 645Z vs the MV800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 645Z and MV800 is 49 and 97 respectively.

Pentax 645Z vs Samsung MV800 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 645Z and MV800.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 645Z due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Pentax 645Z will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 35MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The younger 645Z is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Pentax 645Z vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Pentax 645Z vs Samsung MV800 Specifications
Pentax 645Z | Samsung MV800 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Samsung |
Model type | Pentax 645Z | Samsung MV800 |
Type | Pro DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-04-15 | 2011-09-01 |
Physical type | Large SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | PRIME III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
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 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 204800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
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 | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Amount of lenses | 6 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.85x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.20 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 | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/125 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p) | 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320 x 240 (30/15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1550 gr (3.42 pounds) | 121 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") | 92 x 56 x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") |
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 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | BP70 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | Micro SD |
Card slots | Dual | 1 |
Cost at launch | $5,024 | $499 |