Pentax 645Z vs Sony NEX-5T

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax 645Z versus Sony NEX-5T, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and NEX-5T (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The 645Z was introduced 8 months after the NEX-5T so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 645Z grades vs the NEX-5T with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax 645Z and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are available at Pentax 645Z Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax 645Z has physical measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") along with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Pentax 645Z versus Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the 645Z against the NEX-5T.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 645Z and NEX-5T is 49 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 645Z and NEX-5T.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 645Z having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Pentax 645Z will offer more detail using its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 645Z provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.