Pentax 645Z vs Sony RX100 II

Here is a thorough comparison of the Pentax 645Z vs Sony RX100 II, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and RX100 II (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The 645Z was revealed 10 months later than the RX100 II so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 645Z matches up versus the RX100 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax 645Z and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The full galleries are available at Pentax 645Z Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax 645Z has got outer dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") having a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 645Z and the RX100 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 645Z and RX100 II is 49 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 645Z and RX100 II.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 645Z having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax 645Z will give you extra detail because of its extra 31MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer 645Z is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.