Pentax 645D vs Sony QX10

On this page, we will be analyzing the Pentax 645D vs Sony QX10, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the 645D (40MP) and QX10 (18MP) and the 645D (Medium format) and QX10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The 645D was announced 4 years prior to the QX10 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 645D grades versus the QX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax 645D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax 645D Gallery and Sony QX10 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax 645D offers 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 Sony QX10 has proportions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).

Look at the Pentax 645D vs Sony QX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 645D against the QX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 645D and QX10 is 50 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 645D and QX10.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 645D using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax 645D will offer more detail with its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged 645D is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.