Pentax 645Z vs Sony A560
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Pentax 645Z vs Sony A560 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 204800
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax 645AF2 Mount
- 1550g - 156 x 117 x 123mm
- Revealed April 2014
- Older Model is Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Introduced August 2010
- Old Model is Sony A500
Photography Glossary Pentax 645Z vs Sony A560 Overview
Following is a detailed assessment of the Pentax 645Z vs Sony A560, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and A560 (14MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and A560 (APS-C) have different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 645Z was manufactured 3 years after the A560 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the 645Z scores against the A560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax 645Z & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The entire galleries are available at Pentax 645Z Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Sony A560
| 645Z | A560 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2014 |  | August 2010 | More modern by 45 months |
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 1037k |  | 922k | Clearer display (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Pentax 645Z
| A560 | 645Z |
|---|
Common features in the Pentax 645Z and Sony A560
| 645Z | A560 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Pentax 645Z vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax 645Z enjoys physical dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") and a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) while the Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Contrast the Pentax 645Z vs Sony A560 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 645Z compared to the A560.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 645Z and A560 is 49 and 64 respectively.
Pentax 645Z vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 645Z and A560.
As you have seen, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 645Z due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax 645Z will produce greater detail due to its extra 37MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern 645Z provides an edge in sensor innovation.
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Pentax 645Z vs Sony A560 Specifications
| Pentax 645Z | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax 645Z | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 |
| Category | Pro DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2014-04-15 | 2010-08-24 |
| Physical type | Large SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | PRIME III | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Medium format | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 44 x 33mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 1,452.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 51 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Highest native ISO | 204800 | 12800 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 27 | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Pentax 645AF2 | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Amount of lenses | 6 | 143 |
| Crop factor | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,037k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.85x | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 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, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/125 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 1550g (3.42 lb) | 599g (1.32 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 101 | 70 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 26.0 | 22.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.7 | 12.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | 4505 | 817 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 650 photos | 1050 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI90 | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Two | Two |
| Price at release | $5,024 | $650 |