Pentax 645Z vs Sony RX10
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Pentax 645Z vs Sony RX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 204800
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax 645AF2 Mount
- 1550g - 156 x 117 x 123mm
- Revealed April 2014
- Succeeded the Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Announced March 2014
- Newer Model is Sony RX10 II
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images Pentax 645Z vs Sony RX10 Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the Pentax 645Z and Sony RX10, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and RX10 (1") have different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 645Z was unveiled about the same time to the RX10 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 645Z scores vs the RX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Pentax 645Z vs Sony RX10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax 645Z and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The full galleries are available at Pentax 645Z Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Sony RX10
| 645Z | RX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Pentax 645Z
| RX10 | 645Z | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1290k |  | 1037k | Crisper screen (+253k dot) |
Common features in the Pentax 645Z and Sony RX10
| 645Z | RX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2014 |  | March 2014 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Pentax 645Z vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax 645Z provides outer 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 RX10 has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
See the Pentax 645Z and Sony RX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 645Z compared to the RX10.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 645Z and RX10 is 49 and 58 respectively.
Pentax 645Z vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 645Z and RX10.
As you have seen, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 645Z having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax 645Z will provide you with extra detail having an extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.
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Pentax 645Z vs Sony RX10 Specifications
| Pentax 645Z | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax 645Z | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 |
| Class | Pro DSLR | Large Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2014-04-15 | 2014-03-20 |
| Body design | Large SLR | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | PRIME III | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Medium format | 1" |
| Sensor dimensions | 44 x 33mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 1,452.0mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 51MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Highest native ISO | 204800 | 12800 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 27 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Pentax 645AF2 | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/2.8 |
| Number of lenses | 6 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 0.8 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,037k dot | 1,290k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | WhiteMagic |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.85x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/3200 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.20 m |
| Flash settings | Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, contrast-control-sync, high-speed sync, wireless sync | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/125 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 1550 grams (3.42 lb) | 813 grams (1.79 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 101 | 69 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 26.0 | 22.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.7 | 12.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | 4505 | 474 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 650 images | 420 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI90 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 2 | Single |
| Price at launch | $5,024 | $698 |
