Fujifilm JX550 vs Pentax RZ10

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX550 was introduced 6 months later than the RZ10 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades against the RZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm JX550 versus Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the RZ10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and RZ10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and RZ10.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm JX550 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.