Panasonic FZ100 vs Pentax RZ10

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FZ100 and Pentax RZ10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the RZ10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FZ100 scores versus the RZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ100 provides physical dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ100 and Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ100 against the RZ10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ100 and RZ10 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ100 and RZ10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos although you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FZ100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.