Pentax 645Z vs Sony WX5

Here, we will be evaluating the Pentax 645Z vs Sony WX5, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and WX5 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The 645Z was revealed 3 years after the WX5 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 645Z grades vs the WX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax 645Z and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are available at Pentax 645Z Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax 645Z features outer measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") and a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 645Z against the WX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 645Z and WX5 is 49 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 645Z and WX5.

Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 645Z using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax 645Z will resolve greater detail because of its extra 39 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher 645Z should have an edge in sensor innovation.