Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax RZ10

In this article, we will be comparing the Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax RZ10, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and RZ10 (14MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and RZ10 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The K-1 II was introduced 6 years later than the RZ10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the K-1 II scores against the RZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 Mark II & Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 II Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 II comes with external dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has measurements 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 vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the K-1 II and the RZ10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 II and RZ10 is 55 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-1 II and RZ10.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-1 II having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Pentax K-1 II will provide greater detail using its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher K-1 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.