Fujifilm GFX 100s vs Pentax 645Z
Fujifilm GFX 100s vs Pentax 645Z
When comparing Pentax 645Z and Fujifilm GFX 100s, which one is better?
1. Internal Raw Video Support
Neither Pentax 645Z or Fujifilm GFX 100s features internal raw video recording.
Winner: Tied — Neither have this feature
Regarding internal raw video: The ability to record raw video internally is becoming more and more common in cinema cameras, and this may or may not be an advantage depending on how you shoot. While raw offers the most flexibility, it also requires more powerful editing computers, faster memory cards and more storage.
2. Resolution
Fujifilm GFX 100s wins in terms of megapixels, with 102 MP megapixels compared to 51.4 MP megapixels on Pentax 645Z — 49.61% less.
Winner: Fujifilm GFX 100s
Regarding resolution (megapixels): The camera's resolution is stated in megapixels, where a higher value means more data than a lower one. This doesn't mean that the camera with the most megapixels is the best, but it can be interesting to compare them.
3. Fim Simulation
Fujifilm GFX 100s features built-in film simulation effects while Pentax 645Z does not.
Winner: Fujifilm GFX 100s
Regarding film simulation mode: A built-in film simulation mode means that the camera itself can grade the images without the use of external software. This can be useful to get graded images straight "out of camera" without having to use software like Lightroom or Capture One to make them look film-like.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Fujifilm GFX 100s and Pentax 645Z:
| Fujifilm GFX 100s | Pentax 645Z | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Fujifilm | Pentax |
| Year | 2021 | 2014 |
| Weight | 900 g | Missing |
| Lens Mount | Fujifilm G | Missing |
| Storage | SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I | Missing |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Missing |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Missing |
| Internal Raw Video | No | No |
| Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Built-in ND Filter | No | Missing |
| Color | Black | Missing |
| Resolution (Megapixels) | 102 MP | 51.4 MP |
| Crop Factor | 0.76x | Missing |
| Autofocus | Phase Detection Autofocus, Contrast Detection Autofocus | Contrast Detection Autofocus |
| Sensor Format | Medium Format | Medium Format |
| Image Processor | Fujifilm X-Processor 4 | Missing |
| Film Simulation Mode | Yes | No |