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Control Panel on the Pentax 645D?

The Pentax 645D indeed features a top-level display that makes it possible to quickly view and verify key camera settings. Such control panels are typically seen only on cameras that are aimed at professionals or photography enthusiasts, such as the 645D. The secondary display on top of the camera body is naturally smaller than the rear LCD, which remains the main screen for adjusting menu settings and reviewing images.

Top view of the Pentax 645D

645D and credit card from top

Screen specs

Below is an overview of all the main screen specifications of the 645D. In particular, the rear LCD measures 3.0 inches and offers a resolution of 921,000 dots. The panel is not touch sensitive.

Pentax 645D Screen Specs
Viewfinder Type Optical viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 98%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.78x
Top-Level Screen Control Panel
LCD Size 3.0 inch
LCD Resolution 921k dots
LCD Attachment Fixed screen
Touch Input No touchscreen

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Camera to camera comparisons

The Pentax 645D is a DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera that was announced in March 2010 and is equipped with a medium format sensor. It offers a resolution of 39.5 megapixel. In the United States, the camera was initially launched at a price of $9,995.

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The table below compares the rear screen specs of the Pentax 645D to those of several similar cameras. Additionally, the table includes some information on other core features, such as the viewfinder, shutter, flash, and image stabilization system.

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Screen and Other Feature Comparison
#   Camera
Model
Viewfinder
(Type or
000 dots)
Control
Panel
(yes/no)
LCD
Specifications
(inch/000 dots)
LCD
Attach-
ment
Touch
Screen
(yes/no)
Mech
Shutter
Speed
Shutter
Flaps
(1/sec)
Built-in
Flash
(yes/no)
Built-in
Image
Stab
1.
 
Pentax 645Doptical Y3.0 / 921 fixed n 1/4000s 1.1/s n n
2.
 
Canon 1D X Mark IIoptical Y3.2 / 1620 fixed Y 1/8000s 16.0/s n n
3.
 
Canon 1D Xoptical Y3.2 / 1040 fixed n 1/8000s 14.0/s n n
4.
 
Canon 1D Mark IVoptical Y3.0 / 920 fixed n 1/8000s 10.0/s n n
5.
 
Leica S Typ 006optical Y3.0 / 922 fixed n 1/4000s 1.5/s n n
6.
 
Nikon D850optical Y3.2 / 2359 tilting Y 1/8000s 9.0/s n n
7.
 
Nikon D5optical Y3.2 / 2359 fixed Y 1/8000s 14.0/s n n
8.
 
Nikon D810optical Y3.2 / 1229 fixed n 1/8000s 5.0/s Y n
9.
 
Nikon D3Soptical Y3.0 / 921 fixed n 1/8000s 11.0/s n n
10.
 
Pentax 645Zoptical Y3.2 / 1037 tilting n 1/4000s 3.0/s n n
11.
 
Sony A7R2400 n3.0 / 1230 tilting n 1/8000s 4.0/s n n
Note: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one.
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    Specifications Summary
    Camera Model Pentax 645D
    Camera Type Digital single lens reflex
    Camera Lens Pentax 645 mount lenses
    Launch Date March 2010
    Launch Price USD 9 995
    Sensor Specs
    Sensor Technology CCD
    Sensor Format Medium Format Sensor
    Sensor Size 44.0 x 33.0 mm
    Sensor Area 1 452 mm2
    Sensor Diagonal 55 mm
    Crop Factor 0.79x
    Sensor Resolution 39.5 Megapixels
    Image Resolution 7 264 x 5 440 pixels
    Pixel Pitch 6.06 μm
    Pixel Density 2.72 MP/cm2
    Moiré control no AA filter
    Movie Capability no Video
    ISO Setting 100 - 1 600 ISO
    Image Processor PRIME II
    DXO Sensor Quality (score) 82
    DXO Color Depth (bits) 24.6
    DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 12.6
    DXO Low Light (ISO) 1262
    Screen Specs
    Viewfinder Type Optical viewfinder
    Viewfinder Field of View 98%
    Viewfinder Magnification 0.78x
    Top-Level Screen Control Panel
    LCD Size 3.0 inch
    LCD Resolution 921k dots
    LCD Attachment Fixed screen
    Touch Input No touchscreen
    Shooting Specs
    Focus System Phase-detect AF
    Manual Focusing Aidno Peaking Feature
    Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000s
    Continuous Shooting 1.1 shutter flaps/s
    Shutter Life Expectancy50 000 actuations
    Silent Shootingno E-Shutter
    Time Lapse PhotographyIntervalometer Built-in
    Fill Flash no On-Board Flash
    Storage Medium SDXC cards
    Single or Dual Card Slots Dual card slots
    UHS card support no
    Connectivity Specs
    External Flash Hotshoe
    Studio Flash PC Sync socket
    USB Connector USB 2.0
    HDMI Port no HDMI
    Wifi Support no Wifi
    Body Specs
    Environmental SealingWeathersealed body
    Battery Type D-LI90 power pack
    Battery Life (CIPA)800 shots per charge
    Body Dimensions 156 x 117 x 119 mm
    (6.1 x 4.6 x 4.7 in)
    Camera Weight 1 480 g (52.2 oz)

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