Pentax 645Z vs Sony NEX-C3

Here is a detailed comparison of the Pentax 645Z vs Sony NEX-C3, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and NEX-C3 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The 645Z was announced 2 years later than the NEX-C3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 645Z scores against the NEX-C3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax 645Z & Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are available at Pentax 645Z Gallery & Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax 645Z offers external dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax 645Z vs Sony NEX-C3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 645Z vs the NEX-C3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 645Z and NEX-C3 is 49 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 645Z and NEX-C3.

As you can see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 645Z with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Pentax 645Z will deliver greater detail with its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger 645Z provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.