Pentax 645Z

Pentax 645Z

Camera summary

The Pentax 645Z, made by Pentax, is a powerful Large SLR camera. Announced on April 15, 2014.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
4.1 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
3.3 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
3.6 out of 5 stars
Physical
1.6 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.0 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Pentax 645D, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Pentax 645D

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 51 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 27 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

D-LI90

The battery of this camera can last up to 650 shots per charge with the included D-LI90 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage. A dust proof camera that will give you peace of mind when you're working in deserts, beaches and other environments for adventure lovers.

Autofocus specs

Af center
No
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
Yes
Af selective
Yes
Af single
Yes
Af touch
No
Af tracking
Yes
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points 27

Connectivity

HDMI
Yes
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
Wireless connectivity -
DXO color depth 26.0
DXO dynamic range 14.7
DXO low light ISO 4505.0
DXO overall score 101.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
No
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
Yes

General

AKA -
announced April 15, 2014
Body type Large SLR
brand Pentax
msrp $5,023.51
model Pentax 645Z
predecessor model Pentax 645D

Lense

Focal length multiplier 0.8�
Lens mount Pentax 645AF2
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range -
Number of lenses 6

Other features

GPS Optional
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Storage slots 2
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
No
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
Yes
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
Flash range no built-in flash
Image stabilization
No
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 3.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/4000s
Minimum shutter speed 30
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
No

Physical

Battery life 650 shots
Battery model D-LI90
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
Yes
Environmental sealing
Yes
Freeze proof
Yes
Physical dimensions 156 x 117 x 123mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 1550 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution -
Screen size -
Screen type Tilting
Touch screen
No

Sensor

Max boosted ISO -
Max image resolution 8256 x 6192
Max native ISO 204800
Min native ISO 100
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33 mm
Sensor resolution 51
Sensor size Medium format
Sensor type CMOS

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
Yes
Video formats MPEG-4, H.264
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p)

Viewfinder

viewfinder Optical (pentaprism)
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder