Pentax 645Z vs Sony HX300

Its time to look more closely at the Pentax 645Z vs Sony HX300, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and HX300 (20MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and HX300 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The 645Z was launched 14 months after the HX300 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 645Z grades vs the HX300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax 645Z & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax 645Z Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax 645Z offers outside measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has dimensions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 645Z compared to the HX300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 645Z and HX300 is 49 and 63 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 645Z and HX300.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 645Z due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax 645Z will result in more detail utilizing its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The newer 645Z will have an advantage in sensor tech.