Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax RZ10

Below, we are evaluating the Casio EX-Z280 vs Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Casio and Pentax. The image resolution of the EX-Z280 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z280 was launched 22 months before the RZ10 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-Z280 scores versus the RZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z280 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The complete galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z280 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z280 provides external measurements of 97mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z280 compared to the RZ10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z280 and RZ10 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z280 and RZ10.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax RZ10 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z280 will be behind in sensor tech.