Pentax 645D vs Leica M-P (Typ 240)

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Pentax 645D vs Leica M-P (Typ 240)

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Medium format 1,452.0mm²
40.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 1000

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35mm 864.0mm²
24.0 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Leica M-P (Typ 240) Review.

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Differences

Pentax 645D advantages over Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Larger sensor
Medium format vs 35mm
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
More viewfinder magnification
0.78x vs 0.68x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
40.0 vs 24.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility

Leica M-P (Typ 240) advantages over Pentax 645D

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
M-P (Typ 240) test data on DxO Mark 645D test data on DxO Mark

1,860 vs 1,262 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Thinner
42 mm vs 119 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
680g vs 1480g
Lighter weight
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
3.0 fps vs 1.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Very high-resolution 40-megapixel sensor; Plentiful controls with great placement; Excellent optical viewfinder; Dual SDHC card slots; Infrared remote sensors front and back.
High price tag; Aliasing artifacts; Produces ~70MB RAW files.
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The Competition

Compared to Leica S2

Pentax 645D

Leica S2

$3599
Medium format

Less expensive
More cross-type AF points

$22995
Medium format

Thinner
More viewfinder magnification

Compare Pentax 645D vs Leica S2

Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Leica S2

$7495
35mm

Focus peaking
Thinner

$22995
Medium format

Larger sensor
Top deck display

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Compared to Leica S (Typ 006)

Pentax 645D

Leica S (Typ 006)

$3599
Medium format

Less expensive
Higher effective ISO

$10535
Medium format

Thinner
More viewfinder magnification

Compare Pentax 645D vs Leica S (Typ 006)

Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Leica S (Typ 006)

$7495
35mm

Focus peaking
Higher effective ISO

$10535
Medium format

Larger sensor
Top deck display

Compare Leica M-P (Typ 240) vs Leica S (Typ 006)

Compared to Pentax 645Z

Pentax 645D

Pentax 645Z

$3599
Medium format

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

$4845
Medium format

Focus peaking
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax 645D vs Pentax 645Z

Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Pentax 645Z

$7495
35mm

Thinner
Lighter weight

$4845
Medium format

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Leica M-P (Typ 240) vs Pentax 645Z

Compared to Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Pentax 645D

Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

$3599
Medium format

Larger sensor
Top deck display

$7595
35mm

Focus peaking
Thinner

Compare Pentax 645D vs Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

$7495
35mm

$7595
35mm

Longer exposure
Higher extended ISO

Compare Leica M-P (Typ 240) vs Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Compared to Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Pentax 645D

Leica M-D (Typ 262)

$3599
Medium format

Rear display
Larger sensor

$5995
35mm

Less expensive
Thinner

Compare Pentax 645D vs Leica M-D (Typ 262)

Leica M-P (Typ 240)

Leica M-D (Typ 262)

$7495
35mm

Rear display
Focus peaking

$5995
35mm

Longer exposure

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