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Pentax 645Z vs Sony HX10V

Portability
49
Imaging
81
Features
74
Overall
78
Pentax 645Z front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Pentax 645Z vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Pentax 645Z
(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
  • Released April 2014
  • Superseded the Pentax 645D
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Successor is Sony HX20V
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Pentax 645Z vs Sony HX10V Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Pentax 645Z and Sony HX10V, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and HX10V (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The 645Z was introduced 2 years after the HX10V which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 645Z grades vs the HX10V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Sony HX10V

 645Z HX10V 
ReleasedApril 2014February 2012More modern by 26 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k922kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Pentax 645Z

 HX10V 645Z 

Common features in the Pentax 645Z and Sony HX10V

 645Z HX10V 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Pentax 645Z vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax 645Z comes with exterior dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") along with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 645Z and the HX10V.

Pentax 645Z vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 645Z and HX10V is 49 and 91 respectively.

Pentax 645Z vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Pentax 645Z vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 645Z and HX10V.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 645Z having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax 645Z will provide you with greater detail using its extra 33MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern 645Z should have an edge in sensor tech.

Pentax 645Z vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Pentax 645Z vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax 645Z vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax 645Z as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
88
you can focus manually
great sensor resolution (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
38
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax 645Z Street photography advice
Sony HX10V Street photography advice
63
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is large (Medium format)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
very good high ISO (204,800)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (1,550g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (234g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax 645Z as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Sports photography camera
71
great sensor resolution (51MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (650 per charge)
49
long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax 645Z Travel photography highlights
Sony HX10V Travel photography highlights
51
environment proof
great sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
bad battery power (650 CIPA)
heavier than others (1,550g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than others in class (234 grams)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax 645Z Landscape photography factors
Sony HX10V Landscape photography factors
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
great sensor resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (204,800)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (650 per charge)
45
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax 645Z Vlogging highlights
Sony HX10V Vlogging highlights
27
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (1,550g)
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (234 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
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Pentax 645Z vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax 645Z and Sony HX10V
 Pentax 645ZSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Sony
Model Pentax 645Z Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-04-15 2012-02-28
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by PRIME III BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8256 x 6192 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 204800 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 27 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax 645AF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-400mm (16.7x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 6 -
Crop factor 0.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.85x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.30 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, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/125 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1550 gr (3.42 pounds) 234 gr (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 101 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 4505 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 shots 320 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI90 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two One
Price at launch $5,024 $616