Pentax 645Z vs Sony HX30V

On this page, we are contrasting the Pentax 645Z vs Sony HX30V, one is a Pro DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and HX30V (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The 645Z was unveiled 2 years after the HX30V which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 645Z scores versus the HX30V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax 645Z and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are provided at Pentax 645Z Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax 645Z comes with physical measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") having a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Look at the Pentax 645Z vs Sony HX30V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the 645Z vs the HX30V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 645Z and HX30V is 49 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 645Z and HX30V.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 645Z having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax 645Z will resolve extra detail having an extra 33MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer 645Z should have an advantage in sensor technology.