Pentax 645D vs Pentax W60

Below is a extensive assessment of the Pentax 645D vs Pentax W60, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the 645D (40MP) and W60 (10MP) and the 645D (Medium format) and W60 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The 645D was announced 9 months later than the W60 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the 645D scores versus the W60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax 645D and Pentax Optio W60. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax 645D Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax 645D comes with outside measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") along with a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax 645D vs Pentax W60 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 645D versus the W60.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 645D and W60 is 50 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 645D and W60.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 645D using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Pentax 645D will produce more detail with its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer 645D should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.