Pentax 645D vs Sony QX10
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Pentax 645D vs Sony QX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 40MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 1600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- No Video
- Pentax 645AF2 Mount
- 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
- Announced March 2010
- Updated by Pentax 645Z
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
- Released September 2013

Pentax 645D vs Sony QX10 Overview
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.

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.

Pentax 645D vs Sony QX10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Sony QX10
645D | QX10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper screen (+921k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Pentax 645D
QX10 | 645D | |||
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Released | September 2013 | ![]() | March 2010 | More modern by 42 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax 645D and Sony QX10
645D | QX10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Pentax 645D vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison
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.

Pentax 645D vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison
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.

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Pentax 645D vs Sony QX10 Specifications
Pentax 645D | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax 645D | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 |
Class | Pro DSLR | Lens-style |
Announced | 2010-03-10 | 2013-09-04 |
Body design | Large SLR | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Prime II | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 44 x 33mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 1,452.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 40MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 7264 x 5440 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax 645AF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 6 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | - |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.85x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain | None |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/125 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1440x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1480g (3.26 pounds) | 105g (0.23 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") | 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 82 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1262 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 photographs | 220 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI90 | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Pricing at launch | $4,000 | $250 |