Leica C vs Pentax RZ10

Below, we are contrasting the Leica C and Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Leica and Pentax. The image resolution of the C (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very well matched but the C (1/1.7") and RZ10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The C was manufactured 2 years after the RZ10 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the C scores versus the RZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica C & Pentax Optio RZ10. The entire galleries are available at Leica C Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica C has external dimensions of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has sizing 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the C compared to the RZ10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the C and RZ10 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the C and RZ10.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The C due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax RZ10 will give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer C will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.