Pentax 645Z vs Sony RX10 III

Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax 645Z vs Sony RX10 III, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and RX10 III (1") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The 645Z was manufactured 23 months earlier than the RX10 III which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the 645Z matches up against the RX10 III with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax 645Z and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax 645Z Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax 645Z has got external dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") having a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 III has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax 645Z vs Sony RX10 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 645Z vs the RX10 III.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 645Z and RX10 III is 49 and 53 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 645Z and RX10 III.

Plainly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 645Z due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax 645Z will give you greater detail due to its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older 645Z is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.