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Pentax 645Z vs Samsung SL102

Portability
49
Imaging
81
Features
74
Overall
78
Pentax 645Z front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Pentax 645Z vs Samsung SL102 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
  • Launched April 2014
  • Succeeded the Pentax 645D
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
Photography Glossary

Pentax 645Z vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Pentax 645Z vs Samsung SL102, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and SL102 (10MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and SL102 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The 645Z was announced 5 years after the SL102 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung SL102 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 645Z scores vs the SL102 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Samsung SL102

 645Z SL102 
IntroducedApril 2014January 2009More modern by 65 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Pentax 645Z

 SL102 645Z 

Common features in the Pentax 645Z and Samsung SL102

 645Z SL102 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Pentax 645Z vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. 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) while the Samsung SL102 has specifications of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Pentax 645Z vs Samsung SL102 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 645Z compared to the SL102.

Pentax 645Z vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 645Z and SL102 is 49 and 96 respectively.

Pentax 645Z vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Pentax 645Z vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The image here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 645Z and SL102.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 645Z using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax 645Z will produce greater detail with its extra 41MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher 645Z should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax 645Z vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Pentax 645Z vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax 645Z vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax 645Z Portrait photography features
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography features
88
manual focus
resolution is excellent (51 megapixels)
big sensor size (Medium format)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
25
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax 645Z as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
63
has a tilting screen
big sensor size (Medium format)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
very good ISO range (204,800)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (1,550g)
55
lighter than average (116 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax 645Z Sports photography advice
Samsung SL102 Sports photography advice
71
resolution is excellent (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (650 per charge)
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax 645Z Travel photography details
Samsung SL102 Travel photography details
51
weather proofing
resolution is excellent (51 megapixels)
bad battery life (650 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (1,550g)
display is not selfie friendly
62
lighter than average (116g)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax 645Z Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL102 Landscape photography highlights
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
resolution is excellent (51MP)
big sensor size (Medium format)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (204,800)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (650 per charge)
27
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax 645Z Vlogging highlights
Samsung SL102 Vlogging highlights
27
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (1,550 grams)
30
good maximum aperture (f)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Pentax 645Z vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax 645Z and Samsung SL102
 Pentax 645ZSamsung SL102
General Information
Company Pentax Samsung
Model Pentax 645Z Samsung SL102
Alternate name - ES55
Type Pro DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-04-15 2009-01-08
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor PRIME III -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Medium format 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 6192 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 204800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 27 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax 645AF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-105mm (3.0x)
Macro focus range - 10cm
Available lenses 6 -
Focal length multiplier 0.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.85x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
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, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1550g (3.42 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 101 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 4505 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model D-LI90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Dual Single
Launch pricing $5,024 $130