Nikon Z50 vs Pentax RZ10

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Nikon Z50 and Pentax RZ10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and RZ10 (14MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and RZ10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z50 was brought out 8 years after the RZ10 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Z50 scores vs the RZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z50 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 has got outer dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z50 and Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Z50 versus the RZ10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and RZ10 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and RZ10.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z50 will offer you greater detail having its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent Z50 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.