Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax RZ10

Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus XZ-10 vs Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was announced 19 months after the RZ10 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the XZ-10 scores versus the RZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-10 has got outside measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while 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).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the XZ-10 compared to the RZ10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and RZ10 is 91 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and RZ10.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax RZ10 to resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent XZ-10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.