• Medium format 1,452.0mm2
  • 40.0 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 1000
  • Medium format 1,350.0mm2
  • 37.5 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 1600

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Differences

Pentax 645D advantages over Leica S (Typ 006)

  • Less expensive
    $9996 vs $21950 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Higher effective ISO
    1,262 vs 824 iso
    Take photos in low light with less noise
  • More cross-type AF points
    11 vs 1
    Cross-type AF points improve autofocus performance
  • More AF points
    11 vs 1
    More AF points improve autofocus

Leica S (Typ 006) advantages over Pentax 645D

  • Thinner
    80 mm vs 119 mm
    Thinner
  • More viewfinder magnification
    1.09x vs 0.78x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.5 fps vs 1.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Top deck display
    Both provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Dual card slots
    Both provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • 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.

  • Read our Pentax 645D Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D3X

Pentax 645D
Nikon D3X
  • $3599
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • $2500
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive

Compare Pentax 645D vs Nikon D3X

Leica S (Typ 006)
Nikon D3X
  • $10535
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • $2500
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive

Compare Leica S (Typ 006) vs Nikon D3X

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 S (Typ 006)
Leica S2
  • $10535
  • Medium format
  • More dots on screen
  • $22995
  • Medium format

Compare Leica S (Typ 006) vs Leica S2

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 S (Typ 006)
Pentax 645Z
  • $10535
  • Medium format
  • Thinner
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • $4845
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Leica S (Typ 006) vs Pentax 645Z

Compared to Leica S (Typ 007)

Pentax 645D
Leica S (Typ 007)
  • $3599
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • More cross-type AF points
  • $19995
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Pentax 645D vs Leica S (Typ 007)

Leica S (Typ 006)
Leica S (Typ 007)
  • $10535
  • Medium format
  • $19995
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Leica S (Typ 006) vs Leica S (Typ 007)

Compared to Leica S-E (Typ 006)

Pentax 645D
Leica S-E (Typ 006)
  • $3599
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • More cross-type AF points
  • $16900
  • Medium format
  • Built-in GPS
  • Thinner

Compare Pentax 645D vs Leica S-E (Typ 006)

Leica S (Typ 006)
Leica S-E (Typ 006)
  • $10535
  • Medium format
  • $16900
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Leica S (Typ 006) vs Leica S-E (Typ 006)

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