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Pentax 645Z vs Pentax 645D
Pentax 645Z
Camera summary
The Pentax 645Z, made by Pentax, is a powerful Large SLR camera. Announced on April 15, 2014.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
4.1 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
1.6 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.0 out of 5 stars
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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
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
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.
Pentax 645D
Camera summary
The Pentax 645D, made by Pentax, is a powerful Large SLR camera. Announced on March 10, 2010.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
2.7 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
1.7 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
1.1 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
2.3 out of 5 stars
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Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Pentax 645Z, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Pentax 645Z
Sensor
This camera has a CCD sensor with a 40 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 11 focus points.
Connectivity
Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 800 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.
This camera offers a robust battery life that the medium value of all cameras. Feel free to take pictures freely, without having too worry too much about battery life.
Environmental sealing
This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
Pentax 645Z | Pentax 645D |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | No |
No |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
No |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
No |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | Yes |
No |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | 27 | 11 |
Connectivity |
Pentax 645Z | Pentax 645D |
| HDMI | Yes |
No |
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | - | - |
| DXO color depth | 26.0 | 24.6 |
| DXO dynamic range | 14.7 | 12.6 |
| DXO low light ISO | 4505.0 | 1262.0 |
| DXO overall score | 101.0 | 82.0 |
Exposure mode |
Pentax 645Z | Pentax 645D |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | No |
No |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Pentax 645Z | Pentax 645D |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | April 15, 2014 | March 10, 2010 |
| Body type | Large SLR | Large SLR |
| brand | Pentax | Pentax |
| msrp | $5,023.51 | $1,899.99 |
| model | Pentax 645Z | Pentax 645D |
| Predecessor model | Pentax 645D | |
| Successor model | Pentax 645Z | |
Lense |
Pentax 645Z | Pentax 645D |
| Focal length multiplier | 0.8� | 0.8× |
| Lens mount | Pentax 645AF2 | Pentax 645AF2 |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 6 | 6 |
Other features |
Pentax 645Z | Pentax 645D |
| GPS | Optional | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | SD/SDHC |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Pentax 645Z | Pentax 645D |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | No |
No |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
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 | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain |
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Image stabilization | No |
No |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 3.0 fps | 1.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | No |
No |
Physical |
Pentax 645Z | Pentax 645D |
| Battery life | 650 shots | 800 shots |
| Battery model | D-LI90 | D-LI90 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | Yes |
No |
| Environmental sealing | Yes |
Yes |
| Freeze proof | Yes |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 156 x 117 x 123mm | 156 x 117 x 119mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 1550 grs | 1480 grs |
Screen |
Pentax 645Z | Pentax 645D |
| Live view | Yes |
No |
| Screen resolution | - | 921 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Pentax 645Z | Pentax 645D |
| Max boosted ISO | - | - |
| Max image resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 7264 x 5440 |
| Max native ISO | 204800 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 44 x 33 mm | 44 x 33 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 51 | 40 |
| Sensor size | Medium format | Medium format |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Headphone port |
Pentax 645Z | Pentax 645D |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | 1920 x 1080 | - |
| Microphone port | Yes |
No |
| 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 |
Pentax 645Z | Pentax 645D |
| viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |