Pentax 645Z vs Pentax Q7

Its time to take a closer look at the Pentax 645Z and Pentax Q7, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and Q7 (1/1.7") offer different sensor sizes.

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The 645Z was manufactured 9 months later than the Q7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the 645Z matches up vs the Q7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax 645Z & Pentax Q7. The entire galleries are available at Pentax 645Z Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax 645Z features exterior measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") and a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q7 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 645Z versus the Q7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 645Z and Q7 is 49 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 645Z and Q7.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 645Z featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax 645Z will deliver more detail due to its extra 39 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent 645Z provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.