Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax RZ10

Below is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax RZ10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was unveiled 10 months later than the RZ10 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ZS20 grades vs the RZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS20 offers external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS20 against the RZ10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS20 and RZ10 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS20 and RZ10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger ZS20 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.