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Pentax 645Z vs Sony A330

Portability
49
Imaging
80
Features
74
Overall
77
Pentax 645Z front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330 front
Portability
67
Imaging
50
Features
50
Overall
50

Pentax 645Z vs Sony A330 Key Specs

Pentax 645Z
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1550g - 156 x 117 x 123mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Previous Model is Pentax 645D
Sony A330
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 529g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Older Model is Sony A300
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Pentax 645Z vs Sony A330 Overview

Let's look closer at the Pentax 645Z and Sony A330, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and A330 (10MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and A330 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The 645Z was released 4 years later than the A330 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Sony A330 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the 645Z grades vs the A330 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Sony A330

 645Z A330 
ReleasedApril 2014May 2009Fresher by 60 months
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A330 over the Pentax 645Z

 A330 645Z 

Common features in the Pentax 645Z and Sony A330

 645Z A330 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Pentax 645Z vs Sony A330 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax 645Z enjoys exterior dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) whilst the Sony A330 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 529 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax 645Z and Sony A330 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the 645Z compared to the A330.

Pentax 645Z vs Sony A330 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 645Z and A330 is 49 and 67 respectively.

Pentax 645Z vs Sony A330 top view buttons comparison

Pentax 645Z vs Sony A330 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 645Z and A330.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 645Z due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Pentax 645Z will result in more detail as a result of its extra 41MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern 645Z will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax 645Z vs Sony A330 sensor size comparison

Pentax 645Z vs Sony A330 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax 645Z vs Sony A330 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax 645Z
Portrait photography with Sony A330
88
focusing manually
great resolution (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
62
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
low MP (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax 645Z Street photography details
Sony A330 Street photography details
63
has a tilting screen
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
good ISO range (204,800)
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (1,550g)
75
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax 645Z Sports photography factors
Sony A330 Sports photography factors
71
great resolution (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (650 per charge)
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (10MP)
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax 645Z Travel photography highlights
Sony A330 Travel photography highlights
51
weather proofing
great resolution (51 megapixels)
low battery pack (650 per charge)
heavier than others in class (1,550g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
44
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (230 shots)
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax 645Z Landscape photography information
Sony A330 Landscape photography information
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
great resolution (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
does not have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (204,800)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
low battery pack (650 shots)
54
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (230 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax 645Z
Vlogging with Sony A330
27
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
heavier than others in class (1,550g)
9
no video
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Pentax 645Z vs Sony A330 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax 645Z and Sony A330
 Pentax 645ZSony Alpha DSLR-A330
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax 645Z Sony Alpha DSLR-A330
Type Pro DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2014-04-15 2009-05-18
Body design Large SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip PRIME III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 6192 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 204800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 27 9
Lens
Lens mount Pentax 645AF2 Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 6 143
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 98% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.85x 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.00 m
Flash settings Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, contrast-control-sync, high-speed sync, wireless sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/125s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1550 grams (3.42 lb) 529 grams (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 101 64
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 11.5
DXO Low light score 4505 535
Other
Battery life 650 photographs 230 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI90 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 2 1
Retail pricing $5,024 $545