Nikon L19 vs Pentax RZ10

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Nikon L19 and Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and RZ10 (14MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and RZ10 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The L19 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the RZ10 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the L19 scores vs the RZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L19 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L19 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L19 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L19 and Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the L19 against the RZ10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L19 and RZ10 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L19 and RZ10.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The L19 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Pentax RZ10 will give extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older L19 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.