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Pentax 645D vs Sony TX1

Portability
50
Imaging
75
Features
52
Overall
65
Pentax 645D front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Pentax 645D vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Pentax 645D
(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
  • Introduced March 2010
  • Newer Model is Pentax 645Z
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Pentax 645D vs Sony TX1 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Pentax 645D vs Sony TX1, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the 645D (40MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the 645D (Medium format) and TX1 (1/2.4") come with different sensor measurements.

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The 645D was manufactured 8 months after the TX1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 645D grades versus the TX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Sony TX1

 645D TX1 
AnnouncedMarch 2010August 2009Newer by 8 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Pentax 645D

 TX1 645D 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Pentax 645D and Sony TX1

 645D TX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Pentax 645D vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax 645D offers external 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) whilst the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax 645D vs Sony TX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the 645D against the TX1.

Pentax 645D vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 645D and TX1 is 50 and 96 respectively.

Pentax 645D vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax 645D vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 645D and TX1.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 645D featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax 645D will deliver extra detail due to its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent 645D should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Pentax 645D vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Pentax 645D vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax 645D vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax 645D
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
77
manual focus
high megapixels (40MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW files
no liveview
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Pentax 645D Street photography highlights
Sony TX1 Street photography highlights
58
sensor size is big (Medium format)
exports RAW files
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Pentax 645D Sports photography information
Sony TX1 Sports photography information
62
high megapixels (40MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
weather proof
has phase detect AF
no liveview
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (800 per charge)
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax 645D Travel photography highlights
Sony TX1 Travel photography highlights
55
weather proof
high megapixels (40 megapixels)
not so great battery power (800 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax 645D Landscape photography info
Sony TX1 Landscape photography info
72
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
high megapixels (40 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (800 per charge)
31
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax 645D Vlogging factors
Sony TX1 Vlogging factors
9
no video shooting
28
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Pentax 645D vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax 645D and Sony TX1
 Pentax 645DSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Sony
Model type Pentax 645D Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Type Pro DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-03-10 2009-08-06
Body design Large SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Prime II Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 7264 x 5440 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support Pentax 645AF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance - 8cm
Available lenses 6 -
Crop factor 0.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.85x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/125 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1480g (3.26 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1262 not tested
Other
Battery life 800 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI90 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Two Single
Pricing at release $4,000 $350