Pentax 645Z vs Canon 1DX Mark II Specifications

Medium format 1,436.6mm²
51.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 204,800

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35mm 864.0mm²
20.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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Detailed specifications
Pentax 645Z
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II

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Prices:	Compare Prices	Compare Prices
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Pentax 645D 645D vs 645Z	Canon 1DX 1DX vs 1DX Mark II
Successor:		Canon 1DX Mark III 1DX Mark II vs 1DX Mark III
General
Model Number:	645Z	1DX Mark II
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	Yes	Yes
Retail Price:	$8499.95	$5999.00
Street Price:	$4,845.43	$2,999.00
Date Available:	2014-06-15	2016-04-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	54.9 oz (1,555 g) includes batteries	54.5 oz (1,544 g) includes batteries
Size:	6.1 x 4.6 x 4.8 in. (156 x 117 x 123 mm)	6.2 x 6.6 x 3.3 in. (158 x 168 x 83 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony	Canon
Effective Megapixels:	51.4	20.2
Sensor Format:	Medium format	35mm
Sensor size:	1436.64mm² (43.80mm x 32.80mm)	864mm² (36.00mm x 24.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	5.31 microns	6.58 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	0.8x	1.0x
Aspect Ratio:	4:3	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	None	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	Yes
DxO Sensor Score:	101	88
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	26.0	24.1
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	14.7	13.5
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	4,505	3,207
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	8256 x 6192 (51.1 MP, 4:3), 6192 x 5184 (32.1 MP, Other), 5376 x 4032 (21.7 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1440 (2.8 MP, 4:3)	5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2), 4368 x 2912 (12.7 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 2736 x 1824 (5.0 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format:	JPEG, 14-bit PEF / DNG RAW, TIFF	JPEG, RAW, M-RAW (11.2MP), S-RAW (5.0MP); 14-bit CR2; RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	3.1	14.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)	4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
Movie File Format:	MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) with stereo sound; Motion JPEG (AVI) for Interval Movie Record	MOV (4K Movie: Motion JPEG, Full HD Movie: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; Audio: Linear PCM), MP4 (Movie: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; Audio: AAC)
Composite Video Out:	No	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Pentax 645 bayonet	Canon EF
Lens:	n/a	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Focal Length (actual):
Zoom Ratio:
Aperture Range:
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:
Digital Zoom Values:
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	27-point SAFOX 11+ Phase Difference Detection (25 cross type focus points in the center): Spot, Select, Expanded Area AF (S, M, L), Zone Select, Auto (27 AF Points)	OVF: Phase-detect AF via 61 AF points (all support f/8) with max 41 cross-type points, 5 dual cross (f/2.8 and f/5.6); Live View uses Dual Pixel CMOS AF
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No	No
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	Trapezoid prism finder w/ interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen; Coverage: ~98%; Magnification: ~0.62x (55mmF2.8 at infinity), ~0.85x (75mmF2.8 at infinity); Diopter: -3.5 m to + 2.0 m-1; Eye Relief: ~21 mm (from view window), ~24.1 mm (from center of lens)	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.76x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter, Ec-C6 screen provided, can be changed to Ec-A, B or L; Intelligent VF II
Focus Peaking:	Yes	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.78x	0.76x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.62x	0.76x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.2	3.2
Rear Display Resolution:	1,036,800 dots (345,600 px)	1,620,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	Yes
Articulating Screen:	Yes	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes	Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	204800	51200
Minimum ISO (native):	100	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100-204800 in 1, 1/2 or 1/3EV steps	Auto (100-51200), 100-51200 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments), ISO can be expanded to L: 50, H1: 102400, H2: 204800, H3: 409600
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Multi Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N: Daylight White, W: Cool White, L: Warm White), Tungsten, Flash, CTE; Manual mode(s): Manual (up to 3 settings can be saved), Color Temperature (up to 3 settings can be saved), Copying the white balance settings of a captured image possible	Auto (Ambience priority/White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom (Custom WB) 1ï¿½5, Color Temperature, PC-1ï¿½5 (Personal WB)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	86K-pixel RBG sensor: Multi-segment metering, Center-weighted metering, Spot metering	360K-pixel RGB+IR sensor: 216-zone Evaluative (linked to all AF points); Center-weighted; Partial (6.2% of viewfinder); Spot (1.5% of viewfinder) center, multi (up to 8), linkable to all AF points
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Sensitivity Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority; HDR Capture: Auto, Type1, Type2, Type3, Exposure Bracket Value adjustable, Auto Align (automatic composition correction function) available; Custom Image: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing (Random, Preset 1-3, Favorite 1-3)
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds	10, 2 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):	Yes	No
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	No	No
Flash Modes:	P-TTL; high-speed sync, wireless sync supported with compatible flash unit	Depends on external flash
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	n/a
Flash Range Description:	n/a	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/125	1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-2 to +1 EV	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot shoe, X-sync socket	Hot Shoe, PC Sync Terminal
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	CF1 / CFast / CFast 2.0
UHS Support:	UHS-I	No UHS support
Other Memory:		CF and CFast slots
Dual Card Slots:	Yes	Yes
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	14-bit PEF / DNG RAW, TIFF	RAW, M-RAW (11.2MP), S-RAW (5.0MP); 14-bit CR2; RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) with stereo sound; Motion JPEG (AVI) for Interval Movie Record	MOV (4K Movie: Motion JPEG, Full HD Movie: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; Audio: Linear PCM), MP4 (Movie: MPEG4 AVC/H.264; Audio: AAC)
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	Yes
Microphone Jack:	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No	Yes
External Connections:	USB 3.0 Super Speed	USB 3.0 Super Speed,Ethernet
PictBridge Compliant:	No	No
DPOF Compliant:	No	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional wired or wireless	Optional wired (N3 contact), wireless
Connections (extended):	Micro (Type-D) HDMI, DC input, Stereo microphone jack, wired remote socket	System extension terminal, Mini HDMI (Type-C), remote terminal

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.35	<0.3
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.33
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	10
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):	0.33	<0.3
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	Yes	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	3.1	14.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	12	Unlimited
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	3.1	14.1
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):	10	Unlimited
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):	3.1	14.0
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):	10	73
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.16 seconds	0.09 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):	1.17 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):	0.385 seconds	0.054 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.117 seconds	0.072 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.112 seconds	0.053 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	OVF: Full AF lag, wide-area mode = 0.170s Live View: Full AF lag, Spot AF mode = 1.174s Prefocused = 0.385s
Startup Time:	1.5 seconds	0.8 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.7 seconds	0.1 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		260 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	650 shots	1210 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary D-LI90	Proprietary LP-E19
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary LP-E19 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:	Yes	Yes
Internal Charging Supported:	No	No
Software
Included Software:		Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser, Photostitch, Picture Style Editor
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	New 51.4MP AA-filterless CMOS sensor, PRIME III processor, 27-point SAFOX 11 AF, 86K RGB metering, Full HD video up to 60i, tilting LCD monitor with Live View, 3fps full-res continuous burst mode.