Canon SX500 IS vs Pentax RZ10

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX500 IS vs Pentax RZ10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was unveiled 14 months later than the RZ10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX500 IS scores versus the RZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Pentax Optio RZ10. The full galleries are available at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS has physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX500 IS against the RZ10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and RZ10 is 80 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and RZ10.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX500 IS to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX500 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.