Pentax 645Z vs Sony HX9V

Below, we will be evaluating the Pentax 645Z and Sony HX9V, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and HX9V (16MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and HX9V (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The 645Z was brought out 2 years after the HX9V which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the 645Z scores vs the HX9V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax 645Z and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax 645Z Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax 645Z features 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 HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 645Z versus the HX9V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 645Z and HX9V is 49 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 645Z and HX9V.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 645Z due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax 645Z will render greater detail having its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer 645Z is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.