Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax RZ10

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic FZ200 vs Pentax RZ10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ200 was announced 13 months after the RZ10 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FZ200 grades versus the RZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ200 enjoys external measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ200 vs the RZ10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and RZ10 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and RZ10.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax RZ10 to result in extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger FZ200 will have an advantage in sensor technology.