Pentax 645Z vs Sony WX70

Following is a complete assessment of the Pentax 645Z versus Sony WX70, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the 645Z (51MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the 645Z (Medium format) and WX70 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The 645Z was released 2 years after the WX70 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera and the Sony WX70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the 645Z grades versus the WX70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax 645Z and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are available at Pentax 645Z Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax 645Z has outside dimensions 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 WX70 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax 645Z versus Sony WX70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the 645Z compared to the WX70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 645Z and WX70 is 49 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 645Z and WX70.

To sum up, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 645Z due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax 645Z will give extra detail as a result of its extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer 645Z should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.