The competition
The most logical competitor for the Pentax 645D would be the Hasselblad H4D-31, as this offers the same size sensor physically, although with fewer pixels (31 million). Its current price is almost identical to that of the 645D, including a lens. Hasselblad also offers the more resolute H4D-40 for around £13,000 with lens.
Image: Hasselblad H4D-31
Image: Nikon D3X
The other competition for the 645D will come from high-end DSLRs such as the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III and the Nikon D3X. Although these cameras offer a very different proposition and only around half the 645D’s resolution, they are still highly regarded for studio and fashion work. For this reason there may be occasions when a photographer would be choosing between a pro 35mm DSLR and a medium-format model, especially considering that their prices are also only around half of the 645D, meaning you could buy a complete setup for the price of the Pentax.
