Pentax 645Z vs Sony WX10

Here, we will be analyzing the Pentax 645Z vs Sony WX10, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and WX10 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The 645Z was introduced 3 years later than the WX10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 645Z matches up vs the WX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax 645Z & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax 645Z Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax 645Z has got exterior dimensions 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 WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Pentax 645Z vs Sony WX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the 645Z against the WX10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 645Z and WX10 is 49 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 645Z and WX10.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 645Z using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax 645Z will offer you more detail using its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer 645Z provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.