Pentax 645D vs Sony HX5

Here is a complete overview of the Pentax 645D versus Sony HX5, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the 645D (40MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the 645D (Medium format) and HX5 (1/2.4") posses different sensor sizes.

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The 645D was unveiled 3 months earlier than the HX5 and 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 Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 645D scores versus the HX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax 645D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax 645D Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax 645D provides external measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 645D compared to the HX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 645D and HX5 is 50 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The photograph here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 645D and HX5.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 645D with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax 645D will result in extra detail having an extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively.