Canon EOS 5DS R vs Pentax 645Z

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax 645Z
      BrandCanonPentax
      ModelEOS 5DS R645Z
      Predecessor ModelPentax 645D
      MSRP$3899/£3199/€4249 (body only)$8499.95 / £6799.99 (body only), £7699.99 (with 55mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax 645Z
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameMedium format
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm44 x 33 mm
      Total Pixels53 Megapixel52.99 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels50.6 Megapixel51.4 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 204,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax 645Z
      ProcessorDual DIGIC 6PRIME III
      Max Image Resolution8688 x 57928256 x 6192
      Other Resolutions6912 x 5184, 5376 x4032, 1920 x 1080
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:94:3
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWDNG, JPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalSuperfine, fine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Sunset, Tungsten, TwilightPresets: Auto, CTE, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Manual, Multi Auto WB, Shade, Tungsten
      Focus Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax 645Z
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +18 EV-3 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points6127
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points41
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax 645Z
      Lens MountCanon EFPentax 645AF2
      Crop Factor1x0.79x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax 645Z
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyClearView II TFT-LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.2"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,037k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax 645Z
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%98%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x0.56x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.71x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-3.5 to +2
      Shutter Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax 645Z
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneMechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps3.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 3 fps for up to 30 Frames (JPEG) / 12 Frames (TIFF) / 10 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax 645Z
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash 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
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/125 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)-2 to +1 EV (1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL IIP-TTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC TerminalHot Shoe, X-Sync Terminal
      Exposure Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax 645Z
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV-1 to +21 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±5 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      DXO Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax 645Z
      DxO Low Light ISO23084505
      DxO Color Depth24.626.0
      DxO Dynamic Range12.414.7
      DxO Overall Score86101
      Video Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax 645Z
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Audio File FormatLPCM
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MOV
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      640 x 480p @ 25/29.97 fps
      AVI/MOV/H.264/MPEG-4
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 24/25/29.97/50 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      1920 x 1080p
      1280 x 720
      1280 x 576
      720 x 480
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min25 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax 645Z
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Canon N3 Control Input
      1 x Micro-USB (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Output
      1 x PC Sync Socket Input
      1 x Micro-USB (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      1 x PC Sync Socket Output
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Micro Type D
      SpeakerMonoStereo
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax 645Z
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired and wireless
      Environmental Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax 645Z
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax 645Z
      Dimensions152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99")156 x 117 x 123 mm (6.14 x 4.61 x 4.84")
      Weight (inc. batteries)930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)1550 g (3.42 lb / 54.67 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.8 x 7.25 x 5.9"10 x 9.291 x 8.583"
      Package Weight3.765 lb6.7 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax 645Z
      Battery PackLP-E6D-LI90
      Battery Life700 shots650 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (UDMA 7)
      Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS 5DS R Pentax 645Z
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs 2 or 10 secs
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Side)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      1 x 1/4"-20 Female on Camera Body
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy, Aluminum
      Electronic Level Gauge


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