Pentax K-3 II vs Pentax RZ10

Lets examine more closely at the Pentax K-3 II and Pentax RZ10, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-3 II (24MP) and RZ10 (14MP) and the K-3 II (APS-C) and RZ10 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The K-3 II was manufactured 3 years later than the RZ10 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the K-3 II matches up vs the RZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-3 II and Pentax Optio RZ10. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-3 II Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-3 II has got exterior dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-3 II and Pentax RZ10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the K-3 II vs the RZ10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K-3 II and RZ10 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-3 II and RZ10.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-3 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-3 II will give you greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer K-3 II provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.