Pentax 645Z vs Sony HX200V

Let's take a more detailed look at the Pentax 645Z and Sony HX200V, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and HX200V (18MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and HX200V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The 645Z was announced 24 months later than the HX200V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 645Z scores versus the HX200V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax 645Z & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The whole galleries are available at Pentax 645Z Gallery & Sony HX200V Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Pentax 645Z has external 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) while the Sony HX200V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 645Z compared to the HX200V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 645Z and HX200V is 49 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 645Z and HX200V.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 645Z with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax 645Z will render extra detail with its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher 645Z is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.