• Medium format 1,452.0mm2
  • 40.0 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 1000
  • 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 50 - 50,000
  • Detailed specifications
  • Pentax 645D
  • Leica SL (Typ 601)
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Predecessor:    
Successor: Pentax 645Z
645D vs 645Z
Leica SL2
SL (Typ 601) vs SL2
General
Model Number: 645D SL (Typ 601)
Alternate Model Number(s):    
Camera Format: Pro SLR Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured: No Yes
Retail Price: $9995.95 $7449.99
Street Price: $3,599.00 $3,806.98
Date Available: 2010-12-15 2015-11-20
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 52.2 oz (1,480 g)
includes batteries
29.9 oz (847 g)
includes batteries
Size: 6.1 x 4.6 x 4.7 in.
(156 x 117 x 119 mm)
5.8 x 4.1 x 1.5 in.
(147 x 104 x 39 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CCD CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer: Kodak KAF-40000  
Effective Megapixels: 40.0 24.2
Sensor Format: Medium format 35mm
Sensor size: 1452mm2 (44.00mm x 33.00mm) 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 6.06 microns 6.00 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: 0.8x 1.0x
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 3:2
Color Filter Type: RGBG RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter: None None
Self-Cleaning: Yes Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization: No No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score: 82 88
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): 24.6 25.0
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): 12.6 13.4
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): 1,262 1,821
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 7264 x 5440 (39.5 MP, Other),
6528 x 4896 (32.0 MP, 4:3),
5376 x 4032 (21.7 MP, 4:3),
4224 x 3168 (13.4 MP, 4:3),
3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3)
6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2),
3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format: JPEG, 14-bit PEF / DNG Raw JPEG, .DNG RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second: 1.1 10.6
Video Capture
Can take movies: No Yes
Movie Resolution: 4096x2160 (24p)
3840x2160 (30p/​25p)
1920x1080 (120p/​100p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p)
1280x720 (120p/​100p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p)
Movie File Format:   H.264: MOV with 48KHz 16-bit LPCM stereo audio, or MP4 format with 256Kbps 16-bit AAC stereo audio
Composite Video Out: Yes No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder: n/a
HD Video Out: Yes Yes
HD Video Connection: HDMI HDMI
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: Pentax 645 bayonet Leica L bayonet
Lens: n/a n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):    
Focal Length (actual):    
Zoom Ratio:    
Aperture Range:    
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range:    
Macro Focus Range:    
Filter Thread: n/a n/a
Thread Type: n/a n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: No Yes
Digital Zoom: No No
Digital Zoom Values: n/a n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: 11-point SAFOX IX+ Phase Difference Detection, single / continuous Contrast-detect AF: 49 or 37 zones; Point, Field, Zone (9 Fields); Static, Dynamic (tracking), Auto (face detection); AF-S (focus priority), AF-C (shutter priority), MF, Touch-AF
Auto Focus Assist Light? No No
Manual Focus: Yes Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: Optical / LCD (playback only) EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type: Trapezoid prism finder w/ Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen; Coverage: 98%; Magnification: 0.62X (with D FA645 55mm F2.8 lens at infinity) EVF: 0.66-inch, 4.4M-dot SXGA+ LCD, 0.80x magnification (50mm lens at infinity, -1dpt), 100% coverage, 20mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor
Focus Peaking: No Yes
EVF Resolution: n/a 4,400,000 dots (1,470,000 pixels)
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): 0.78x 0.80x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): 0.62x 0.80x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: Yes Yes
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 3.0 3.0
Rear Display Resolution: 921,000 dots (307,000 px) 1,040,000 dots
Touchscreen: No Yes
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No No
Selfie Screen: No No
Max Playback Zoom:    
Top Deck Display: Yes Yes
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native): 1000 50000
Minimum ISO (native): 200 50
ISO Settings: Auto (with programmable limits), 200 to 1000 in 1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps; expandable to 100 and 1600 Auto, ISO 50 to 50,000
Auto ISO Mode: Yes Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent ( D / N / W / L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE, Manual 1 / 2 / 3, Color temperature setting 1 / 2 / 3 w/ adjustment Auto, Daylight 5200 K, Cloudy 6000 K, Shade 7000 K, Tungsten 3200 K, HMI 5600 K, Fluorescent warm 4000 K, Fluorescent cool 4500 K, Flash 5400 K, Greycard (custom), Manual color temperature 2000K to 11500K
Shutter Speed Range: 1/4000 - 30 sec 1/16000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode: Yes Yes
Exposure Compensation: +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: 77-segment multi, center-weighted, spot Multi-field, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure: Yes Yes
Aperture Priority: Yes Yes
Shutter Priority: Yes Yes
Full Manual Exposure: Yes Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:    
Self Timer: 2 or 12 seconds 2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer): Yes Yes
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: No No
Flash Modes: P-TTL, high-speed sync, wireless sync w/ Pentax flash TTL Auto, Manual
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a n/a
Flash Range Description: n/a n/a
Max Flash Sync: 1/125 1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation:   +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection: Hot shoe, X-sync socket Hot Shoe, X-Sync terminal
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:   No
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SD / SDHC / SDXC SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support: No UHS support UHS-II
Other Memory:   Slot 1: UHS-II, Slot 2: UHS-I
Dual Card Slots: Yes Yes
RAW Capture Support: Yes Yes
Uncompressed Format: 14-bit PEF / DNG Raw .DNG RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:   H.264: MOV with 48KHz 16-bit LPCM stereo audio, or MP4 format with 256Kbps 16-bit AAC stereo audio
Included Memory: No memory included No memory included
Included Memory Type:    
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: No Yes
NFC: No No
Bluetooth: No No
Built-In GPS: No Yes
Microphone Jack: No Yes
Headphone Jack: No Yes
External Connections: USB 2.0 High Speed USB 3.0 Super Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant: No No
DPOF Compliant: No No
Remote Control: Yes Yes
Remote Control Type: Optional IR or wired Wired or via Wi-Fi
Connections (extended): DC input USB 3.0 Micro Type B port; HDMI Type A port; Multi Connector supports adapter for 3.5mm mic and headphone jacks or a cable release; X-Sync socket; Multifunctional interface in baseplate for optional handgrip
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): 1.09 0.37
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): 1.10  
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): 17  
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): 1.09 0.37
Camera penalizes early shutter press? Yes Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 1.1 10.6
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): 19 Unlimited
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): 1.1 10.5
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): 16 33
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): 1.1 10.5
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): 15 32
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): 0.16 seconds 0.18 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):    
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus): 0.141 seconds 0.061 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):    
Shutter Lag (prefocused): 0.142 seconds 0.046 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes): Full Autofocus lag, Auto Area AF = 0.180s  
Startup Time: 0.7 seconds 1.1 seconds
Play -> Record Time: 0.3 seconds 0.7 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:    
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):   400 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): 800 shots 400 shots
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary D-LI90 Proprietary 8.4V, 1860mAh
Usable Battery Types: Lithium-ion rechargeable Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: Yes Yes
Internal Charging Supported: No
Software
Included Software: PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 (Ver.4.20) Remote Control (USB): Leica Image Shuttle SL; Remote Control (Wi-Fi): Leica SL app (Android/iOS)
OS Compatibility:    
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: Compatible with PENTAX 645AF2, 645AF, and 645A mount lenses. Has dual SD/SDHC card slots.