Pentax 645Z vs Sony W810

Let's look more closely at the Pentax 645Z versus Sony W810, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and W810 (20MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and W810 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The 645Z was released 4 months after the W810 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 645Z scores against the W810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax 645Z & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax 645Z Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax 645Z has got outside measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") and a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) while the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 645Z compared to the W810.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 645Z and W810 is 49 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 645Z and W810.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 645Z featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax 645Z will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively.