Nikon AW100 vs Pentax RZ10

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon AW100 and Pentax RZ10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the AW100 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The AW100 was released 2 months later than the RZ10 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the AW100 matches up vs the RZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW100 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon AW100 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon AW100 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the AW100 and the RZ10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the AW100 and RZ10 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW100 and RZ10.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon AW100 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.