Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax RZ10

Following is a in depth overview of the Pentax K-S1 vs Pentax RZ10, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-S1 (20MP) and RZ10 (14MP) and the K-S1 (APS-C) and RZ10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-S1 was brought out 3 years after the RZ10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the K-S1 scores against the RZ10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-S1 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-S1 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-S1 has got external dimensions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the K-S1 versus the RZ10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the K-S1 and RZ10 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K-S1 and RZ10.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The K-S1 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K-S1 will deliver more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent K-S1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.