Canon S90 vs Pentax RZ10

Here, we are reviewing the Canon S90 vs Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and RZ10 (14MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and RZ10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The S90 was released 15 months before the RZ10 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S90 scores vs the RZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S90 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The complete galleries are available at Canon S90 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S90 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S90 vs the RZ10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S90 and RZ10 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S90 and RZ10.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S90 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Pentax RZ10 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S90 is going to be behind in sensor tech.