Nikon P7800 vs Pentax RZ10

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon P7800 and Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the P7800 (1/1.7") and RZ10 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The P7800 was announced 2 years after the RZ10 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the P7800 matches up against the RZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7800 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are available at Nikon P7800 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P7800 has got outer measurements of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P7800 and Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the P7800 versus the RZ10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and RZ10 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the P7800 and RZ10.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The P7800 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax RZ10 will produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher P7800 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.