Nikon P520 vs Pentax RZ10

Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon P520 vs Pentax RZ10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the P520 (18MP) and RZ10 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P520 was introduced 19 months after the RZ10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the P520 matches up versus the RZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P520 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P520 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P520 offers physical measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has specifications 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the P520 versus the RZ10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P520 and RZ10 is 66 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the P520 and RZ10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon P520 to deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger P520 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.