Pentax K-5 II vs Pentax RZ18

Lets look a little more in depth at the Pentax K-5 II versus Pentax RZ18, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Pentax. The image resolution of the K-5 II (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is fairly close but the K-5 II (APS-C) and RZ18 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The K-5 II was manufactured 22 months after the RZ18 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the K-5 II scores against the RZ18 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 II and Pentax Optio RZ18. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 II Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K-5 II provides outer dimensions 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 RZ18 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Pentax K-5 II versus Pentax RZ18 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the K-5 II against the RZ18.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 II and RZ18 is 60 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 II and RZ18.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The K-5 II has got the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The more recent K-5 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.