Pentax K-01 vs Pentax RZ10

Lets look closer at the Pentax K-01 vs Pentax RZ10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Pentax. The resolution of the K-01 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the K-01 (APS-C) and RZ10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-01 was introduced 11 months after the RZ10 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the K-01 matches up vs the RZ10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-01 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-01 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K-01 offers exterior measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-01 vs Pentax RZ10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the K-01 compared to the RZ10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-01 and RZ10 is 76 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-01 and RZ10.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-01 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-01 will provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher K-01 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.