51.4MP Medium-Format Imaging
The 51.4MP CMOS sensor supports detailed image capture for studio, landscape, and portrait photography.
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A 51MP medium-format DSLR known for image quality and rugged construction. It remains respected among studio, landscape, and portrait photographers.

The 51.4MP CMOS sensor supports detailed image capture for studio, landscape, and portrait photography.
Weather sealing and rugged construction equip the 645Z for demanding shooting environments.
A tiltable 3.2-inch LCD, ISO 100–204800 range, optical viewfinder, and dual SD-family card slots provide versatile operation.
The Pentax 645Z is a rugged, weather-sealed medium-format DSLR with a 51.4MP CMOS sensor, interchangeable-lens support, Full HD video, and dual-card storage.
The Pentax 645Z is a serious medium-format camera that delivers competitive image quality at a fraction of the cost of its rivals, earning it an Editors' Choice award, though it lacks modern leaf-shutter lenses for studio work.
The 645Z is a versatile, high-resolution camera that significantly improves upon its predecessor, offering superior value and performance that makes it a top choice for photographers needing large-format detail.
The camera is praised for its outstanding image quality, dynamic range, and field usability, effectively bridging the gap between high-end 35mm DSLRs and much more expensive medium-format systems.
The review highlights the 645Z as a compelling medium-format option, assessing its capabilities within the landscape of digital medium format technology.
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| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Points | 27 | |
| Battery Life | 650 shots | shots |
| Body Type | Medium format digital SLR (large SLR) | |
| Burst Shooting Speed | 3 fps | fps |
| Connectivity Options | USB 3.0 (micro B), MSC/PTP USB connection, HDMI output (Type D), External power supply terminal, Cable switch terminal, X-sync socket, Stereo microphone input terminal | |
| Display Type And Size | Tiltable 3.2 inch TFT color LCD monitor (air-gapless structure) | inches |
| Image Stabilization | Lens-shift type (requires SR system lens) | |
| Iso Range | ISO AUTO/100 to 204800 | |
| Lens Type | Interchangeable lenses (PENTAX 645AF2 mount; compatible with 645AF/645A mount lenses; KAF/KA mount lenses supported) | |
| Max Frame Rate | 60 fps | fps |
| Sensor Resolution | 51.4 MP | MP |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | |
| Storage Support | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Eye-Fi card, FLUCARD (UHS-I compatible), Dual card slot | |
| Video Resolution | Full HD (1920x1080) | |
| Viewfinder Type | Keplerian telescopic trapezoid prism finder (optical viewfinder) | |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | |
| Weight | 1550 g | g |

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