Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax RZ10

Here is a extensive review of the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax RZ10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-600 UZ was brought out 17 months prior to the RZ10 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SP-600 UZ grades vs the RZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SP-600 UZ and Pentax Optio RZ10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-600 UZ offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SP-600 UZ vs Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SP-600 UZ compared to the RZ10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SP-600 UZ and RZ10 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-600 UZ and RZ10.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax RZ10 to render more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SP-600 UZ will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.