- Medium format 1,452.0mm2
- 40.0 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 1000
- Go in depth with our full Pentax 645D Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the 645D.
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| Prices: | ||
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: | ||
| Successor: |
Canon 5D Mark II
5D vs 5D Mark II |
Pentax 645Z
645D vs 645Z |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | 5D | 645D |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $3499.99 | $9995.95 |
| Street Price: | $3,599.00 | |
| Date Available: | 2005-08-22 | 2010-12-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 28.6 oz (810 g) |
52.2 oz
(1,480 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
6.0 x
4.4 x
3.0 in. (152 x 113 x 75 mm) |
6.1 x
4.6 x
4.7 in. (156 x 117 x 119 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | Kodak KAF-40000 |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.8 | 40.0 |
| Sensor Format: | 35mm | Medium format |
| Sensor size: | 855.62mm2 (35.80mm x 23.90mm) | 1452mm2 (44.00mm x 33.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 8.20 microns | 6.06 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 0.8x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 71 | 82 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.9 | 24.6 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.1 | 12.6 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,368 | 1,262 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4368 x 2912
(12.7 MP,
3:2), 3168 x 2112 (6.7 MP, 3:2), 2496 x 1664 (4.2 MP, 3:2) |
7264 x 5440
(39.5 MP,
Other), 6528 x 4896 (32.0 MP, 4:3), 5376 x 4032 (21.7 MP, 4:3), 4224 x 3168 (13.4 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (.CR2) | JPEG, 14-bit PEF / DNG Raw |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.0 | 1.1 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | No |
| Movie Resolution: | ||
| Movie File Format: | ||
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Canon EF | Pentax 645 bayonet |
| 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: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 9-point (plus 6 invisible assist points), TTL-CT-SIR CMOS | 11-point SAFOX IX+ Phase Difference Detection, single / continuous |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | Optical / LCD (playback only) |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type, eye-level pentaprism | Trapezoid prism finder w/ Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen; Coverage: 98%; Magnification: 0.62X (with D FA645 55mm F2.8 lens at infinity) |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.78x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.62x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 921,000 dots (307,000 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | 1000 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 200 |
| ISO Settings: | 100 - 1600 in 1/3-stop increments, expandable to 50 / 3200 | Auto (with programmable limits), 200 to 1000 in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps; expandable to 100 and 1600 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | No | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent ( D / N / W / L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE, Manual 1 / 2 / 3, Color temperature setting 1 / 2 / 3 w/ adjustment |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | TTL full-aperture w/ 35-zone SPC: AF-linked Evaluative, 8% partial, 3.5% spot, center-weighted avg. | 77-segment multi, center-weighted, spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | No | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | ||
| Self Timer: | 10 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | No |
| Flash Modes: | n/a | P-TTL, high-speed sync, wireless sync w/ Pentax flash |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/125 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal | Hot shoe, X-sync socket |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | Yes | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (.CR2) | 14-bit PEF / DNG Raw |
| Movie File Format: | ||
| 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 | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Remote w/ N3-type contact | Optional IR or wired |
| Connections (extended): | DC In | DC input |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.40 | 1.09 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.33 | 1.10 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 17 | 17 |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 1.09 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.0 | 1.1 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 98 | 19 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 1.1 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 16 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 1.1 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 15 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.15 seconds | 0.16 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.15 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.133 seconds | 0.141 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.078 seconds | 0.142 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Tested with Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 macro lens | Full Autofocus lag, Auto Area AF = 0.180s |
| Startup Time: | 0.1 seconds | 0.7 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.0 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 800 shots | 800 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | 1 x BP-511 / BP-511A / BP-512 / BP-514, 1 x CR2016 | Proprietary D-LI90 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium Ion rechargable | 1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Digital Photo Professional, ZoomBrowserEX / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, Remote Capture,TWAIN and WIA drivers | PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 (Ver.4.20) |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, MacOS | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Compatible with PENTAX 645AF2, 645AF, and 645A mount lenses. Has dual SD/SDHC card slots. | |
