Pentax K-01 vs Pentax 645Z

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K-01 Pentax 645Z
      BrandPentaxPentax
      ModelK-01645Z
      Predecessor ModelPentax 645D
      MSRPUS: $749, UK: £629, EU: €823$8499.95 / £6799.99 (body only), £7699.99 (with 55mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K-01 Pentax 645Z
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMedium format
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.7 mm44 x 33 mm
      Total Pixels16 Megapixel52.99 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16 Megapixel51.4 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 204,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
      Photo Pentax K-01 Pentax 645Z
      ProcessorPRIME III
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32648256 x 6192
      Other Resolutions4352 x 3264, 4224 x 2816, 4928 x 2776, 4224 x 2376, 3840 x 2880, 3456 x 2304, 3456x1944, 3264 x 3264, 3072 x 2304, 2880 x 2880, 2688 x 1792, 2688 x 1512, 2304 x 2304, 2304 x 1728, 1728 x 17286912 x 5184, 5376 x4032, 1920 x 1080
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3
      Image File FormatDNG, JPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsGood, Better, BestSuperfine, fine, normal
      Bit Depth8-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: 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 Pentax K-01 Pentax 645Z
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Manual Focus,Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points8127
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Pentax K-01 Pentax 645Z
      Lens MountPentax KAF2Pentax 645AF2
      Crop Factor1.5x0.79x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K-01 Pentax 645Z
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution921k dot1,037k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K-01 Pentax 645Z
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage98%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.56x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x
      Diopter Adjustment-3.5 to +2
      Shutter Pentax K-01 Pentax 645Z
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps3.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 3 fps for up to 30 Frames (JPEG) / 12 Frames (TIFF) / 10 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Pentax K-01 Pentax 645Z
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow-speed Sync
      Trailing Curtain Sync
      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
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/125 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +1 EV (1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemP-TTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, X-Sync Terminal
      Exposure Pentax K-01 Pentax 645Z
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Sensitivity Priority, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-1 to +21 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/2 EV increments) ±5 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      DXO Pentax K-01 Pentax 645Z
      DxO Low Light ISO11354505
      DxO Color Depth23.726.0
      DxO Dynamic Range12.914.7
      DxO Overall Score79101
      Video Pentax K-01 Pentax 645Z
      Internal Recording ModesAVI/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 FormatsMPEG-4, H.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
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min25 min
      Terminals Pentax K-01 Pentax 645Z
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Micro Type D
      SpeakerMonoStereo
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K-01 Pentax 645Z
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional IR
      Environmental Pentax K-01 Pentax 645Z
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Physical Pentax K-01 Pentax 645Z
      Dimensions122 x 79 x 58 mm (4.8 x 3.11 x 2.28")156 x 117 x 123 mm (6.14 x 4.61 x 4.84")
      Weight (inc. batteries)561 g (1.24 lb / 19.79 oz)1550 g (3.42 lb / 54.67 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 6 x 5.1"10 x 9.291 x 8.583"
      Package Weight6.7 lb
      Power and Storage Pentax K-01 Pentax 645Z
      Battery PackD-LI90D-LI90
      Battery Life540 shots650 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Pentax K-01 Pentax 645Z
      Self Timer 2 or 12 sec 2 or 10 secs
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Side)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      1 x 1/4"-20 Female on Camera Body
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy, Aluminum
      Electronic Level Gauge


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