Panasonic S1 vs Pentax RZ10

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic S1 vs Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the S1 (12MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1 was introduced 6 months before the RZ10 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S1 grades versus the RZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S1 against the RZ10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and RZ10 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and RZ10.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax RZ10 to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively.