Pentax 645D vs Sony W710

Lets look a little more in depth at the Pentax 645D vs Sony W710, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the 645D (40MP) and W710 (16MP) and the 645D (Medium format) and W710 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The 645D was released 3 years earlier than the W710 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 645D scores against the W710 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax 645D and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax 645D Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax 645D offers outside measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") and a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs) and the Sony W710 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Pentax 645D vs Sony W710 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 645D compared to the W710.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 645D and W710 is 50 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 645D and W710.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 645D featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax 645D will show extra detail as a result of its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 645D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.