Phase One P45 Plus vs Phase One P65 Plus — Which Is Better?
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Phase One · Medium Format · 39 MP · Medium Format
Phase One P45 Plus
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Phase One · Medium Format · 60.5 MP · Medium Format
Phase One P65 Plus
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Phase One P65 Plus is the newer and lighter of these two cameras, arriving in 2008 against the Phase One P45 Plus in 2007. It weighs 993 g, some 807 g less than the 1800 g P45 Plus, a saving that counts when the kit travels between locations. Both are medium format models with dimensions that differ by a single millimetre, about 155 x 128 x 184 mm. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2007 | 2008 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
January 1, 2007 | July 14, 2008 |
| Camera type |  Medium Format | Medium Format |
| Camera size | 156 x 128 x 184 mm | 155 x 128 x 184 mm |
| Camera weight | 1800 g | 993 g |
| Optics | 66/100 | 71/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe P65 Plus is the stronger choice when detail is the deliverable. Its 60.5 MP sensor records 21.5 MP more than the P45 Plus's 39 MP, giving more room for large prints and heavy cropping of a composed landscape. It also reaches ISO 3200 where the P45 Plus stops at 800, a higher setting for dim interiors without changing the light. Its 1 fps capture runs ahead of the P45 Plus's 0.67 fps as well. The P45 Plus answers with a shorter exposure limit of 1/10000 second against 1/4000, useful for freezing motion in bright daylight at wide apertures. The two cameras share the Mamiya 645 AF mount, a three-point autofocus system and an optical pentaprism viewfinder. Neither offers in-body stabilisation, so tripod and technique carry the weight on both. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
39 MP050 | 60.5 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
7246 x 5444 | 8984 x 6732 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CCD | CCD |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
37 x 49 | 40.4 x 53.9 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 Medium Format | Medium Format |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
0.67 fps045 | 1 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Mamiya 645 AF | Mamiya 645 AF |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Phase-One | Phase-One |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 4:3 | 4:3 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
5030200 | 5030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
8003003280000 | 32003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
5030200 | 5030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
8003003280000 | 32003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
360044080 | 6044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
1000080032000 | 400080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
30300 | 30300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
✗ | ✗ |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder dots | N/A | N/A |
| Video | ||
Read the Video ComparisonVideoNeither camera records video, so motion work needs a different tool. The P45 Plus and P65 Plus are stills-only models with no movie modes and no built-in timelapse function. Anyone who needs motion alongside medium format stills will want a second camera for that work. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
✗ | ✗ |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
N/A | N/A |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
N/A | N/A |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
N/A | N/A |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
✗ | ✗ |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
N/A | N/A |
| Features | 14/100 | 14/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesBoth cameras offer wireless transfer, an external flash connection and a 2.2-inch, 230,400-dot LCD for reviewing captures. Neither has a touchscreen, a tilting screen, live view, GPS, weather sealing or Bluetooth, so there is no built-in location tagging and no live image preview on the screen. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
✗ | ✗ |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen type | LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen size | 2.2" | 2.2" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
2304001150001500000 | 2304001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
✗ | ✗ |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
✗ | ✗ |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Storage & battery | 51/100 | 51/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryEach camera writes to a single Compact Flash slot, so neither offers dual-card backup. The battery rating favours the P45 Plus, which is rated for 2500 shots against 2000 for the P65 Plus. Both use the same BP-915 battery and neither charges over USB, so spare batteries belong in the kit either way. | ||
| Memory card | Compact Flash | Compact Flash |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | BP-915 | BP-915 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
2500 shots1505000 | 2000 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | ✗ | ✗ |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
The P65 Plus is the better buy for photographers whose deliverable is detail, such as landscape prints, product photography and fine-art studio sets. Its 60.5 MP sensor supplies that resolution, its ISO 3200 setting covers dimmer interiors, and its 1 fps capture paces slightly ahead.
Choose the P45 Plus when 39 MP is enough and the priorities are the shorter 1/10000 second exposure or the longer 2500-shot battery rating. Both share the Mamiya 645 AF mount and Compact Flash storage, so lenses and cards carry over.