Pentax K-500 vs Pentax RZ10

Following is a extensive analysis of the Pentax K-500 versus Pentax RZ10, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Pentax. The resolution of the K-500 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly similar but the K-500 (APS-C) and RZ10 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The K-500 was revealed 2 years after the RZ10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the K-500 matches up against the RZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-500 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-500 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax K-500 offers exterior dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-500 versus Pentax RZ10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the K-500 compared to the RZ10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the K-500 and RZ10 is 64 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-500 and RZ10.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-500 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax K-500 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent K-500 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.