Pentax 645Z vs Pentax K-500

Lets look much closer at the Pentax 645Z and Pentax K-500, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are designed by Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and K-500 (16MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and K-500 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The 645Z was brought out 5 months later than the K-500 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 645Z grades versus the K-500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax 645Z and Pentax K-500. The entire galleries are available at Pentax 645Z Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax 645Z comes with outer measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") and a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) and the Pentax K-500 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Look at the Pentax 645Z and Pentax K-500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the 645Z versus the K-500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 645Z and K-500 is 49 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 645Z and K-500.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 645Z because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Pentax 645Z will offer you extra detail having its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively.