Pentax 645Z vs Sony S2000

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Pentax 645Z versus Sony S2000, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and S2000 (10MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and S2000 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The 645Z was unveiled 4 years later than the S2000 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Sony S2000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 645Z scores versus the S2000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax 645Z & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The full galleries are provided at Pentax 645Z Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax 645Z has got external dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") and a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 645Z against the S2000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 645Z and S2000 is 49 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 645Z and S2000.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 645Z having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Pentax 645Z will offer more detail having an extra 41 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent 645Z should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.