Pentax 645Z vs Sony HX350

Below is a detailed assessment of the Pentax 645Z versus Sony HX350, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and HX350 (20MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and HX350 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The 645Z was launched 3 years prior to the HX350 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the 645Z grades vs the HX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax 645Z & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are available at Pentax 645Z Gallery & Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax 645Z features outside 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) and the Sony HX350 has sizing of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") with a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Look at the Pentax 645Z versus Sony HX350 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the 645Z compared to the HX350.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 645Z and HX350 is 49 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 645Z and HX350.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 645Z featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax 645Z will give extra detail utilizing its extra 31MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older 645Z is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.