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Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax 645Z Comparison

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Fujifilm S9900w

16 MP | 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax 645Z Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two cameras with different body types: Fujifilm S9900w, which was introduced in January 2015 is a Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 16.0MP sensor whereas Pentax 645Z, which was introduced in April 2014 is a Pro DSLR camera with a 51.0MP Medium format sensor. There is only 9 months difference between S9900w and 645Z so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Comparing a DSLR camera to a Fixed Lens camera is not an easy task but we will do our best to make this a fair comparison.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax 645Z before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm S9900w Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-01-14
  • 16MP - CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 24-1200 mm F2.9-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Screen
  • 920k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 670g. 123 x 87 x 116 mm

Pentax 645Z Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-04-15
  • 51MP - Medium format CMOS Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 3.20" Tilting Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) viewfinder
  • 3.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1550g. 156 x 117 x 123 mm
  • Weather-sealed Body
  • Replaced Pentax 645D Compare

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax 645Z compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Fujifilm S9900w over Pentax 645Z
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
In-built Image Stabilization
Optical vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Internal Storage
38MB vs None Extra built-in storage
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 3.0fps 7 fps faster
Weight
670 g vs 1550 g 880 g lighter
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Reasons to choose Pentax 645Z over Fujifilm S9900w
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
RAW Support
Yes vs No Better image quality
Sensor Resolution
51 MP vs 16 MP 218% more pixels
Max ISO
204.800 vs 12.800 1500% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3.2 vs 3" 0.2 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
1.037k dots vs 460k dots 125% higher resolution screen
Viewfinder Coverage
98% vs 97% More accurate viewfinder
Max Mech. Shutter
1/4000s vs 1/1700s faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life
650 shots vs 300 shots 350 more frames with a single charge
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Sensor Pixel Area
28.40µm2 vs 1.76µm2 1513% larger pixel area
Top LCD
Yes vs No Help viewing and changing settings easily
AE Bracketing Range
±5 EV vs ±2 EV Wide Bracketing range is useful for HDR
Storage Slot
2 vs 1 Extra storage slot
USB Version
USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Faster Data transfer from the camera
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Common Strengths of Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax 645Z
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Optical) Better framing and control
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Size
3.20" vs 3.20" Large display
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax 645Z
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax 645Z: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax 645Z side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm S9900w has external dimensions of 123 x 87 x 116 mm (4.84 x 3.43 x 4.57″) and weighs 670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz) (including batteries). Pentax 645Z has external dimensions of 156 x 117 x 123 mm (6.14 x 4.61 x 4.84″) and weighs 1550 g (3.42 lb / 54.67 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and the Pentax 645Z. Fujifilm S9900w is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 33mm narrower, 30mm shorter and 7mm thinner than Pentax 645Z. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Fujifilm S9900w has a built-in lens but Pentax 645Z doesn't. Once you put a lens on 645Z, its thickness will increase significantly.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax 645Z Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Fujifilm S9900w and the Pentax 645Z Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax 645Z.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax 645Z Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Fujifilm S9900w and the Pentax 645Z Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax 645Z.
Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax 645Z Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Fujifilm S9900w and the the Pentax 645Z Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm S9900w is significantly lighter (880g ) than the Pentax 645Z which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on 645Z, the total kit will weigh much higher.

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the 645Z, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the S9900w.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Pentax 645Z's 3.20" LCD screen is slightly larger than Fujifilm S9900w's 3" screen.

In addition to the size advantage, Pentax 645Z LCD screen also has a Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Fujifilm S9900w has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to 645Z.


Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax 645Z: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w has a 16.0MP (1/2. ) sized CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Pentax 645Z has a 51.0MP Medium format (44 x 33 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features PRIME III processor.

Pentax 645Z's sensor provides 35MP more than Fujifilm S9900w's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

One other difference between these two cameras that is worth mentioning is that Pentax 645Z's sensor doesn't have an anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moiré occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the S9900w and 645Z sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax 645Z Cameras


As seen above, Pentax 645Z has a infx Larger sensor area than Fujifilm S9900w. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax 645Z Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax 645Z for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm S9900w for Portrait Photography

POOR

Pentax 645Z for Portrait Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 51.0MP
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Fujifilm S9900w for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Pentax 645Z for Street Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
No Image Stabilization
Large Body
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Fujifilm S9900w for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Pentax 645Z for Sports Photography

EXCELLENT
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Wireless Connection
1200 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Manual Focus Mode
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1700s
Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
27 Focus Points
Good Battery Life: 650 shots
Good Low Light ISO
No Image Stabilization
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
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Fujifilm S9900w for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Pentax 645Z for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT
50.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
670g
Body Thickness 116mm
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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Large Body
1550g
Body Thickness 123mm
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Fujifilm S9900w for Landscape Photography

POOR

Pentax 645Z for Landscape Photography

GOOD
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3 sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Large Medium format (44 x 33 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 51.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details

Fujifilm S9900w vs Pentax 645Z: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax 645Z, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm S9900w and Pentax 645Z scores compare:

Fujifilm S9900w
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #53 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #601 out of 1260 in all Cameras
Pentax 645Z
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #3 out of 36 in Large SLR cameras
Ranked #54 out of 1260 in all Cameras

Pentax 645Z is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Fujifilm S9900w in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Fujifilm S9900w. Otherwise, Pentax 645Z is the better camera overall.

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Pentax 645Z vs Fujifilm S9900w Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm S9900w Pentax 645Z
Brand Fujifilm Pentax
Announced 2015-01-14 2014-04-15
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) Large SLR
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size Medium format
Dimensions 1/2. 44 x 33 mm
Area 0.00mm2 1452.00mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 51 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 8256 x 6192
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 204,800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 27
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens Pentax 645AF2
Lens Focal Range 24-1200 mm (50x) no lens
Max Aperture F2.9-6.5 no lens
Macro Focus Range 7cm no lens
Screen
Type Fixed type Tilting
Size 3.00" 3.20"
Resolution 460k dots 1,037k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution 920k dots no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 97% 98%
Viewfinder Magnification n/a 0.85x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/1700s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Max Flash Sync n/a 1/125s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 3.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 670g 1550g
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm 156 x 117 x 123mm
Battery Life 300 shots 650 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None Optional
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 101
DxO Color Depth not tested 26.0
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 14.7
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 4505
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