Pentax K-30 vs Pentax RZ10

Lets look much closer at the Pentax K-30 vs Pentax RZ10, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Pentax. The image resolution of the K-30 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the K-30 (APS-C) and RZ10 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The K-30 was unveiled 16 months later than the RZ10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the K-30 grades against the RZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-30 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-30 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-30 features outside dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the K-30 compared to the RZ10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-30 and RZ10 is 63 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K-30 and RZ10.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-30 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Pentax K-30 will produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer K-30 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.