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Pentax 645Z vs Samsung MV800

Portability
49
Imaging
79
Features
74
Overall
77
Pentax 645Z front
 
Samsung MV800 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
43
Overall
40

Pentax 645Z vs Samsung MV800 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
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Replaced the Pentax 645D
Samsung MV800
(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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Samsung MV800

 645Z MV800 
AnnouncedApril 2014September 2011More recent by 32 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung MV800 over the Pentax 645Z

 MV800 645Z 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax 645Z and Samsung MV800

 645Z MV800 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Pentax 645Z vs Samsung MV800 size comparison

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

Pentax 645Z vs Samsung MV800 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Pentax 645Z vs Samsung MV800 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax 645Z vs Samsung MV800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax 645Z
Portrait photography with Samsung MV800
87
focusing manually
amazing megapixels (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax 645Z as a Street photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Street photography camera
63
tilting screen
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
great ISO range (204,800)
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (1,550g)
73
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than others (121g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax 645Z Sports photography details
Samsung MV800 Sports photography details
70
amazing megapixels (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (650 shots)
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax 645Z
Travel photography with Samsung MV800
51
environment sealing
amazing megapixels (51MP)
not so great battery pack (650 per charge)
heavier than competitors (1,550 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
71
lighter than others (121 grams)
provides touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax 645Z as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung MV800 as a Landscape photography camera
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
amazing megapixels (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (204,800)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (650 CIPA)
43
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax 645Z
Vlogging with Samsung MV800
27
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors (1,550 grams)
34
rather wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than others (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Pentax 645Z vs Samsung MV800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax 645Z and Samsung MV800
 Pentax 645ZSamsung MV800
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