Nikon P7700 vs Pentax RZ10

Here is a thorough comparison of the Nikon P7700 vs Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the P7700 (1/1.7") and RZ10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The P7700 was unveiled 23 months later than the RZ10 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the P7700 grades against the RZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7700 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The full galleries are provided at Nikon P7700 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7700 has external dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the P7700 against the RZ10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and RZ10 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7700 and RZ10.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The P7700 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax RZ10 will produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern P7700 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.