Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax RZ18

Let's look more in depth at the Pentax K-5 IIs versus Pentax RZ18, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Pentax. The resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the K-5 IIs (APS-C) and RZ18 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-5 IIs was brought out 22 months after the RZ18 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the K-5 IIs matches up against the RZ18 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax Optio RZ18. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-5 IIs offers outside measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) and the Pentax RZ18 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-5 IIs and the RZ18.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 IIs and RZ18 is 60 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-5 IIs and RZ18.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The K-5 IIs comes with the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler. The newer K-5 IIs will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.