Pentax 645Z vs Sony QX100

Lets look much closer at the Pentax 645Z versus Sony QX100, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and QX100 (1") possess different sensor size.

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The 645Z was launched 8 months later than the QX100 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the 645Z grades versus the QX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax 645Z and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The complete galleries are available at Pentax 645Z Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax 645Z has got outer dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has sizing of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Pentax 645Z versus Sony QX100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 645Z against the QX100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 645Z and QX100 is 49 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 645Z and QX100.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 645Z because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax 645Z will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 31MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent 645Z provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.