Nikon L22 vs Pentax RZ10

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon L22 and Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L22 was launched 17 months before the RZ10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the L22 matches up against the RZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L22 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L22 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L22 offers outer dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the L22 and the RZ10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L22 and RZ10 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L22 and RZ10.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax RZ10 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older L22 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.