Canon XC10 vs Pentax RZ10

Here, we are analyzing the Canon XC10 vs Pentax RZ10, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very similar but the XC10 (1") and RZ10 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The XC10 was brought out 3 years after the RZ10 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the XC10 matches up against the RZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon XC10 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The entire galleries are available at Canon XC10 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon XC10 offers external measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") along with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the XC10 vs the RZ10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and RZ10 is 54 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the XC10 and RZ10.

All in all, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XC10 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax RZ10 will offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern XC10 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.