Pentax 645Z vs Sony RX100 V

Following is a detailed overview of the Pentax 645Z versus Sony RX100 V, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and RX100 V (20MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and RX100 V (1") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The 645Z was manufactured 3 years before the RX100 V which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 645Z matches up versus the RX100 V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax 645Z and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The entire galleries are available at Pentax 645Z Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax 645Z enjoys 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) whilst the Sony RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Pentax 645Z versus Sony RX100 V in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 645Z against the RX100 V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 645Z and RX100 V is 49 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 645Z and RX100 V.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 645Z featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax 645Z will offer you extra detail due to its extra 31MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged 645Z is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.