Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax RZ10

The following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic SZ1 vs Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ1 was brought out 6 months after the RZ10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SZ1 matches up versus the RZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ1 enjoys outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has sizing 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 that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ1 vs the RZ10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ1 and RZ10 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ1 and RZ10.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic SZ1 to provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively.