Pentax K-50 vs Pentax RZ10

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Pentax K-50 vs Pentax RZ10, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Pentax. The image resolution of the K-50 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the K-50 (APS-C) and RZ10 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The K-50 was brought out 2 years later than the RZ10 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the K-50 matches up against the RZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-50 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-50 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-50 enjoys external dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the K-50 compared to the RZ10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-50 and RZ10 is 63 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-50 and RZ10.

All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The K-50 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax K-50 will resolve more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger K-50 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.