Nikon 1 S1 vs Pentax RZ10

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon 1 S1 and Pentax RZ10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the 1 S1 (10MP) and RZ10 (14MP) and the 1 S1 (1") and RZ10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 S1 was launched 24 months later than the RZ10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 1 S1 scores versus the RZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 S1 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon 1 S1 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon 1 S1 has outside measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1 S1 and the RZ10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 S1 and RZ10 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 S1 and RZ10.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 1 S1 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Pentax RZ10 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer 1 S1 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.