Pentax K-1 vs Pentax RZ10

Below is a detailed comparison of the Pentax K-1 vs Pentax RZ10, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and RZ10 (14MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and RZ10 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The K-1 was unveiled 4 years later than the RZ10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the K-1 matches up against the RZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax K-1 comes with outer measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-1 vs Pentax RZ10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the K-1 against the RZ10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-1 and RZ10 is 55 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the K-1 and RZ10.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-1 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax K-1 will produce greater detail having an extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher K-1 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.