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| Predecessor: |
Pentax 645D
645D vs 645Z |
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| Successor: |
Leica M10
M (Typ 240) vs M10 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | M (Typ 240) | 645Z |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Rangefinder | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $6950.00 | $8499.95 |
| Street Price: | $6,995.00 | $4,845.43 |
| Date Available: | 2012-02-15 | 2014-06-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
24.0 oz
(680 g)
includes batteries |
54.9 oz
(1,555 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.5 x
3.1 x
1.7 in. (139 x 80 x 42 mm) |
6.1 x
4.6 x
4.8 in. (156 x 117 x 123 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 24.0 | 51.4 |
| Sensor Format: | 35mm | Medium format |
| Sensor size: | 864mm2 (36mm x 24mm) | 1436.64mm2 (43.80mm x 32.80mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 6.05 microns | 5.31 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 0.8x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 84 | 101 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 24.0 | 26.0 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 13.3 | 14.7 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,860 | 4,505 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
5952 x 3976
(23.7 MP,
3:2), 4256 x 2823 (12.0 MP, Other), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 1600 x 1080 (1.7 MP, Other) |
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) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, .DNG RAW (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG | JPEG, 14-bit PEF / DNG RAW, TIFF |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.0 | 3.1 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (25p/24p)
1280x720 (25p/24p) 640x480 (30p) |
1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) |
| Movie File Format: | QuickTime Motion JPEG (MOV); built-in mic is mono, but external stereo mic adapter available | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) with stereo sound; Motion JPEG (AVI) for Interval Movie Record |
| Composite Video Out: | No | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Leica M bayonet | Pentax 645 bayonet |
| Lens: | n/a | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Focal Length (actual): | ||
| Zoom Ratio: | ||
| Aperture Range: | Varies with lens used | |
| 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 | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | No | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | N/A (Manual focus with OVF/Live View with magnification, focus peaking) | 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) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | n/a | No |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Non-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.68x magnification; Optional Visoflex EVF-2 Electronic Viewfinder | 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) |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.68x | 0.78x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.68x | 0.62x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 920,000 dots | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 204800 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, ISO 200 to 6,400 in 1/3EV steps, extendable to ISO 100 | Auto, 100-204800 in 1, 1/2 or 1/3EV steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent warm, Fluorescent cool, Flash, Kelvin Setting (2000-13100K), Manual | 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 |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | OVF: TTL Center-weighted with working aperture; Live view: TTL Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | 86K-pixel RBG sensor: Multi-segment metering, Center-weighted metering, Spot metering |
| Program Auto Exposure: | No | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Film Simulation 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 | 2 or 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | No |
| Flash Modes: | Control with center-weighted TTL pre-flash metering (with SCA-3501/3502 adapter, or SCA-3000 standard flash unit such as Leica SF 24D/Leica SF 58); First or second curtain sync. | P-TTL; high-speed sync, wireless sync supported with compatible flash unit |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | n/a | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | 1/125 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | -2 to +1 EV |
| External Flash Connection: | SCA-3502 compatible hot shoe, with center contact | Hot shoe, X-sync socket |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | .DNG RAW (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG | 14-bit PEF / DNG RAW, TIFF |
| Movie File Format: | QuickTime Motion JPEG (MOV); built-in mic is mono, but external stereo mic adapter available | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264) with stereo sound; Motion JPEG (AVI) for Interval Movie Record |
| 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 | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 3.0 Super Speed | |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | No | No |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Threaded cable release | Optional wired or wireless |
| Connections (extended): | Accessory port | Micro (Type-D) HDMI, DC input, Stereo microphone jack, wired remote socket |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.35 | |
| 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 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.0 | 3.1 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 8 | 12 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 3.1 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 10 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 3.1 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 10 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.16 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 | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.117 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.112 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 | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.7 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 650 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary 7.4v 1800mAh | Proprietary D-LI90 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary D-LI90 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: | Free download of Adobe Lightroom for registered owners | |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | 24MP CMOS sensor, Maestro processor, Live View with 10x focus magnification and focus peaking, 1080p Full HD movies, 920K-dot LCD with Gorilla Glass, optional EVF-2 electronic viewfinder. | 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. |
