Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax RZ10

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm A170 versus Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and RZ10 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was announced 24 months earlier than the RZ10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm A170 scores against the RZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A170 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm A170 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A170 features physical dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm A170 versus Pentax RZ10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the RZ10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and RZ10 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A170 and RZ10.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax RZ10 to resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.