Canon D10 vs Pentax RZ10

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon D10 and Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D10 was released 24 months prior to the RZ10 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D10 matches up vs the RZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D10 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The complete galleries are available at Canon D10 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon D10 has outside dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Canon D10 and Pentax RZ10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the D10 versus the RZ10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and RZ10 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the D10 and RZ10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax RZ10 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The older D10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.