Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax RZ10

On this page, we are matching up the Pentax K-5 II versus Pentax RZ10, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Pentax. The image resolution of the K-5 II (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is very well matched but the K-5 II (APS-C) and RZ10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The K-5 II was manufactured 23 months after the RZ10 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the K-5 II matches up vs the RZ10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-5 II and Pentax Optio RZ10. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-5 II Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax K-5 II features exterior measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Pentax K-5 II versus Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the K-5 II compared to the RZ10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 II and RZ10 is 60 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 II and RZ10.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-5 II due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax K-5 II will give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent K-5 II should have an advantage in sensor innovation.