Canon D10 vs Pentax RZ18

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon D10 versus Pentax RZ18, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D10 was released 3 years before the RZ18 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the D10 scores versus the RZ18 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot D10 and Pentax Optio RZ18. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon D10 Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon D10 comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Canon D10 versus Pentax RZ18 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the D10 and the RZ18.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D10 and RZ18 is 89 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D10 and RZ18.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax RZ18 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older D10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.