Pentax 645Z vs Sony WX150

Here, we will be analyzing the Pentax 645Z and Sony WX150, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and WX150 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The 645Z was introduced 2 years later than the WX150 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 645Z matches up versus the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax 645Z and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The whole galleries are available at Pentax 645Z Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Pentax 645Z enjoys exterior measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") along with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax 645Z and Sony WX150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 645Z and the WX150.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 645Z and WX150 is 49 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 645Z and WX150.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 645Z using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax 645Z will provide you with more detail using its extra 33MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 645Z will have a benefit in sensor tech.