Pentax 645Z vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Here, we are looking at the Pentax 645Z and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The 645Z was unveiled 4 months after the Galaxy Camera 2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the 645Z scores against the Galaxy Camera 2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax 645Z and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are available at Pentax 645Z Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax 645Z offers external measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 645Z vs the Galaxy Camera 2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 645Z and Galaxy Camera 2 is 49 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 645Z and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 645Z having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax 645Z will resolve more detail having an extra 35MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.