Canon 6D vs Pentax 645Z

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon 6D vs Pentax 645Z, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro DSLR by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the 6D (20MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the 6D (Full frame) and 645Z (Medium format) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The 6D was introduced 14 months earlier than the 645Z making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 6D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 6D matches up versus the 645Z with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 6D & Pentax 645Z. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 6D Gallery & Pentax 645Z Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 6D features physical measurements of 145mm x 111mm x 71mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 2.8") along with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Pentax 645Z has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 6D versus the 645Z.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6D and 645Z is 59 and 49 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 6D and 645Z.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 6D having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax 645Z will give greater detail using its extra 31MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged 6D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.