Nikon S8200 vs Pentax RZ10

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon S8200 versus Pentax RZ10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S8200 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S8200 was introduced 2 months later than the RZ10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S8200 matches up versus the RZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S8200 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S8200 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S8200 comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S8200 versus Pentax RZ10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the S8200 compared to the RZ10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S8200 and RZ10 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S8200 and RZ10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S8200 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively.