Pentax 645Z vs Sony H50

Below, we will be looking at the Pentax 645Z vs Sony H50, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and H50 (9MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and H50 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The 645Z was released 5 years later than the H50 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 645Z matches up vs the H50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax 645Z & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax 645Z Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax 645Z enjoys external dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") having a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) while the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the 645Z compared to the H50.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 645Z and H50 is 49 and 69 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 645Z and H50.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 645Z featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax 645Z will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 42MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger 645Z will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.